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BF02 KRJ

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,351 mi
Last recorded88,351 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 KRJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 88,351 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust flexi weak exhaust hanger detached but system still secure

Pass 19 Mar 2016 82,833 miles

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

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

cooliant leak

front pipe flexi weak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 82,267 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 81,449 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 81,449 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 76,369 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 76,369 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 11 May 2013 72,380 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 72,380 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Oil leak

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2012 62,980 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust and centre to rear join badly corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2012 62,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

front exhaust and centre to rear join badly corroded

n/s/r tyre worn badly on outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2011 47,877 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,695 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,260 miles

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

both front wipers smearing screen

offside front wiper split

rear wiper split

Fail 23 Mar 2009 38,260 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers smearing screen

hand brake high

offside front wiper split

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Mar 2008 34,098 miles

both front wipers smearing screen

hand brake high

offside front wiper split

Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,438 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 23,845 miles

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

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 KRJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KRJ, 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 KRJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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