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BK02 FHN

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,044 mi
Last recorded100,044 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 FHN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 100,044 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 95,231 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 95,231 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 91,710 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/front seat will not tilt

Fail 14 Jan 2014 91,709 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/front seat will not tilt

Pass 9 Jan 2013 87,617 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front and nearside rear tyres are worn on inner edges

unable to access boot

Fail 9 Jan 2013 87,617 miles

unable to access boot

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front and nearside rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2012 82,108 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 82,078 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 77,566 miles

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)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 77,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 76,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 76,355 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 75,271 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 67,710 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 67,710 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 51,390 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 FHN is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FHN, 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 FHN registered?

BK02 FHN is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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