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BP02 FKA

2002 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,534 mi
Last recorded108,534 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 FKA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 108,534 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 108,518 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 106,515 miles

main brake pipes corrosion

n/s/r tyre wear on edges

o/s and n/s outter sill corrosion

o/s/f steering rack end wear

both front brake pipe corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2012 106,505 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front brake pipe corrosion

main brake pipes corrosion

n/s/r tyre wear on edges

o/s and n/s outter sill corrosion

o/s/f steering rack end wear

Pass 15 Jan 2011 98,961 miles

oil leak

play in o/s/f track rod end

Fail 6 Jan 2010 93,597 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 93,597 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 80,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 67,389 miles

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

centre exhaust section blowing

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear silencer blowing

slight wear in steering rack

travel on handbrake

Pass 16 Jan 2008 67,389 miles

centre exhaust section blowing

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear silencer blowing

slight wear in steering rack

travel on handbrake

Pass 13 Jan 2007 53,489 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel

Pass 3 Jan 2006 39,975 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 39,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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BP02 FKA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BP02 FKA, 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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BP02 FKA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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