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BK02 LHU

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,519 mi
Last recorded104,519 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 LHU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 104,519 miles

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

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

o/s/f accident damage repaired......o/s/r accident damage repaired

Fail 10 Apr 2014 104,395 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 97,393 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 97,393 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake travel/brake pedal rubber very worn/nsr tyre splitting

Pass 18 Apr 2012 90,430 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight fluid leak from steering rack

Fail 12 Apr 2012 90,329 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

EML on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2011 84,046 miles

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 16 Apr 2010 76,724 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 76,561 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 67,356 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 58,455 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 58,455 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 49,312 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 40,977 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 LHU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LHU, 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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BK02 LHU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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