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BF02 XMW

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,500 mi
Last recorded90,500 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 May 2015 90,500 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust backbox badly corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 90,500 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust backbox badly corroded

Pass 17 May 2014 81,033 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2014 81,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 71,570 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 May 2013 71,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

No coolant in tank

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2012 58,925 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 52,226 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 47,573 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 40,977 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,016 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 28,195 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 28,195 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2006 21,709 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 21,709 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 XMW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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