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BF02 FBU

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,857 mi
Last recorded36,857 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 36,857 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 36,055 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2014 36,055 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorating

Pass 31 Oct 2013 34,761 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 33,402 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,964 miles

n/s/f tyer wearin on outter edge

Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,022 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 27,787 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 25,003 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 22,151 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 22,141 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 18,323 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 13,951 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 FBU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FBU, 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 FBU registered?

BF02 FBU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is BF02 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF02 FBU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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