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BK02 FGN

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

84,377 mi
Last recorded84,377 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 FGN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 84,377 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 84,377 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 72,488 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 72,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 69,790 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion

Fail 18 Jan 2022 69,750 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2020 68,040 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2019 66,734 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 63,682 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 60,774 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 60,429 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 56,800 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 53,209 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 49,063 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 45,575 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 45,575 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 43,518 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 43,508 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 38,554 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 35,188 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 30,839 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 26,292 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 26,292 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 22,804 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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BK02 FGN is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FGN, 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 FGN registered?

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

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