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BN02 KJF

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,952 mi
Last recorded80,952 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 KJF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 May 2013 80,952 miles

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

i)Slight fluctuation of Brake Effort on Both front wheels.ii)Both Front Tyres excessively cracked.iii)Near side front tyre worn close to legal minimum tread depth.

iv)Play in Off side inner steering rack joint.v)Nail in Off side rear tyre tread.vi)Near side front link bar bushes cracked.vii)Gas leakage from inside Exhaust system flexy joint.

vii)Near side front indicator lens damaged.viii)Both wipers smear.ix)Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.x)MIL lamp lit.

Pass 21 May 2013 80,952 miles

i)Slight fluctuation of Brake Effort on Both front wheels.ii)Both Front Tyres excessively cracked.iii)Near side front tyre worn close to legal minimum tread depth.

iv)Play in Off side inner steering rack joint.v)Nail in Off side rear tyre tread.vi)Near side front link bar bushes cracked.vii)Gas leakage from inside Exhaust system flexy joint.

vii)Near side front indicator lens damaged.viii)Both wipers smear.ix)Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.x)MIL lamp lit.

Pass 14 Apr 2012 73,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine managment light on

Fail 14 Apr 2012 73,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine managment light on

Pass 7 Apr 2011 65,780 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 54,203 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 46,415 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 39,042 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 39,042 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 32,201 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,089 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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BN02 KJF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BN02 KJF, 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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BN02 KJF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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