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BF02 FLB

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,099 mi
Last recorded163,099 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 FLB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 163,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 157,772 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 157,767 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 152,639 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust middle pipe and rear box corrosion but not blowing

Pass 14 Feb 2017 148,453 miles

middle and rear exhaust pipe/box corroded but not blowing

Fail 13 Feb 2017 148,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

middle and rear exhaust pipe/box corroded but not blowing

Pass 16 Feb 2016 143,498 miles

n/s front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

n/s rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 12 Feb 2015 137,197 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 127,215 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 117,674 miles

o/s/f brake slightly binding

top coolant hose bulging

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2012 105,238 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Feb 2011 93,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 83,412 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 71,887 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 57,562 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 47,453 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Fail 13 Feb 2007 47,453 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2006 37,715 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 FLB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FLB, 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 FLB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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