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BF02 XLH

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

47,582 mi
Last recorded47,582 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 XLH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 47,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 34,619 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 33,500 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 33,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 33,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 33,189 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 33,189 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 33,120 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 33,120 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 33,002 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 32,747 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 31,933 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak .

Fail 9 Aug 2013 31,933 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

gearbox oil leak .

Pass 16 Jul 2012 31,003 miles

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

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

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

SRS light on , on dash .

Pass 19 Jul 2011 29,208 miles

SRS light on ,on dash .

condition of front brake discs (slightly worn).

Pass 16 Jul 2010 28,100 miles

SRS light on ,on dash .

condition of front brake discs .

condition of rear brake hose unions .

Pass 13 Jul 2009 27,130 miles

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

SRS light on dash .

condition of pafking brake operation .

Pass 11 Aug 2008 24,339 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 22,937 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 21,488 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 XLH is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XLH, 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 XLH registered?

BF02 XLH is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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