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BF02 XKS

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,631 mi
Last recorded91,631 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 XKS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 91,631 miles

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

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)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 91,631 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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 8 Jun 2012 83,380 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 83,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2011 76,073 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 70,835 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 65,125 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 55,229 miles

NSF & OSF TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT. OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

NSR & OSR TYRE SIDEWALLS PERISHED AND GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Fail 7 Jun 2008 55,229 miles

NSF & OSF TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT. OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

NSR & OSR TYRE SIDEWALLS PERISHED AND GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 44,736 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 36,301 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 XKS is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XKS, 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 XKS registered?

BF02 XKS is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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