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BG02 LBF

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

145,556 mi
Last recorded145,556 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 LBF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 145,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general chassis and suspension components rusting.

Pass 17 May 2023 141,704 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general chassis and all suspension components rusting

Fail 16 May 2023 141,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general chassis and all suspension components rusting

Pass 10 May 2022 137,643 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general chassis and suspension components rusting..

Pass 7 May 2021 133,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 130,566 miles

general body rusting.

general chassis and suspension components rusting..

Pass 13 May 2019 125,557 miles

GENERAL BODY AND CHASSIS RUSTING..

Pass 10 May 2018 119,277 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 113,334 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 113,334 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2016 108,052 miles

very slight play in n/s inner rack end joint

Pass 11 May 2015 102,505 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 96,095 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish on inner walls

Pass 1 May 2013 88,048 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 14 May 2012 81,836 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 75,336 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 68,715 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 61,711 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 53,487 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 45,571 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 35,784 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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BG02 LBF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BG02 LBF, 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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BG02 LBF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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