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BF02 FBJ

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,274 mi
Last recorded53,274 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,274 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 53,271 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 49,308 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,674 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2014 45,674 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2013 41,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 41,759 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 38,067 miles

battery insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,564 miles

Battery insecure

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2010 30,335 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 26,386 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 26,386 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,077 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 18,393 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 13,596 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 13,596 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 FBJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FBJ, 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 FBJ registered?

BF02 FBJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is BF02 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF02 FBJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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