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BF02 FAU

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,125 mi
Last recorded61,125 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 61,125 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Mar 2017 61,125 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 57,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 55,815 miles

slight corrosion on front flexi, centre and rear exhaust

Pass 27 Feb 2014 52,480 miles

slight corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe + front flexi exhaust broken but exhaust still intact

Pass 18 Feb 2013 48,608 miles

front exhaust flexi broken but still intact

Pass 13 Feb 2012 45,750 miles

front + rear exhaust slightly corroded + unable to fully inspect n/s/r seat belt has child seat fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2012 45,750 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front + rear exhaust slightly corroded + unable to fully inspect n/s/r seat belt has child seat fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2011 42,567 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Mar 2010 39,417 miles

centre exhaust corroded slightly

Fail 3 Mar 2010 39,417 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

centre exhaust corroded slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2009 36,326 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 32,997 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007
Pass 8 Feb 2006 25,458 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 FAU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FAU, 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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BF02 FAU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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