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BF02 XLE

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,065 mi
Last recorded73,065 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 73,065 miles

Both outersills starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jul 2015 68,770 miles

corrosion in nearside outersill

Fail 15 Jul 2014 62,760 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 62,760 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 57,792 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 52,619 miles

front subframe corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2012 52,613 miles

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)

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2011 47,157 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 41,200 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 36,542 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 31,900 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 31,900 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 26,542 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 21,615 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 XLE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XLE, 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 XLE registered?

BF02 XLE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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