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BG52 KFK

2002 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,189 mi
Last recorded148,189 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 KFK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 148,189 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear shock absorber casings corroded

nearside and offside rear solid brake pipes corroded (between rear drum and flexi hose )

Pass 12 Nov 2014 143,783 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres getting low and perished

exhaust flexi worn

Fail 5 Nov 2014 143,637 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres getting low and perished

exhaust flexi worn

offside front tyre deflated

Pass 15 Nov 2013 136,860 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 136,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 122,553 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 106,687 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 90,524 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 90,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 68,161 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rec hand brake adjustment/service

Pass 8 Nov 2008 49,096 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 33,619 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 24,588 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 24,583 miles

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

3 segments of hi-level stop light not working. †n/s/r seat belt, visual check only (baby seat fitted.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 18,023 miles

n/s/r seat belt visual check only (baby seat fitted).

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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BG52 KFK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BG52 KFK, 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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BG52 KFK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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