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BF02 XMA

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,310 mi
Last recorded72,310 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 XMA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 72,310 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 59,863 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Fail 9 Mar 2012 59,802 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Both front wiper blades split

Pass 6 Apr 2011 50,798 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 50,791 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 45,048 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,978 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 32,968 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,781 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 15,784 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 11,803 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 XMA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver 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 XMA, 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 XMA registered?

BF02 XMA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is BF02 XMA safe to buy?

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