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BK02 CMU

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,018 mi
Last recorded90,018 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 CMU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 90,018 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel brake binding

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2016 86,347 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 86,347 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 82,835 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 82,835 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 78,134 miles

EML staying on

Fail 1 Dec 2014 78,134 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML staying on

Fail 27 Nov 2013 73,306 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 73,306 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 69,575 miles

both wiper blades split / slight leak from steering rack gaiter on n/s

Pass 17 Nov 2011 65,207 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 60,034 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 55,088 miles

wetr day / hand brake needs adjustment

Pass 11 Nov 2008 51,082 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 46,300 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 46,300 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 30,713 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 30,713 miles

Nearside Pre 1950 headlamp aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6.A1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Pre 1950 headlamp aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6.A1)

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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BK02 CMU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BK02 CMU, 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 BK02 CMU registered?

BK02 CMU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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