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BF02 EXU

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,999 mi
Last recorded97,999 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 EXU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 97,999 miles

Offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2018 95,287 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 88,180 miles

Engine malfunction light on

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 79,000 miles

Engine malfunction light on.

Fail 16 Feb 2015 69,483 miles

Engine malfunction light on

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 69,483 miles

Engine malfunction light on

Pass 11 Feb 2014 58,184 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 58,184 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 52,578 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 48,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 43,596 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 38,842 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 35,822 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs getting slight lip

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2008 30,928 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 27,415 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 27,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 21,653 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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BF02 EXU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF02 EXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF02 EXU registered?

BF02 EXU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is BF02 EXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF02 EXU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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