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BF02 FBY

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,462 mi
Last recorded70,462 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 FBY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 70,462 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 62,684 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 62,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 57,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 May 2009 57,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 24 May 2008 44,785 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 44,785 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 20 May 2008 44,637 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 35,370 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 21,190 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 FBY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FBY, 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 FBY registered?

BF02 FBY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is BF02 FBY safe to buy?

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