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BT02 FSV

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,965 mi
Last recorded103,965 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 FSV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 103,965 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 103,953 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 101,007 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 96,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 96,138 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 88,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Oct 2011 88,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 80,459 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre has slight cracks on sidewall, ply not showing

Pass 30 Sep 2010 80,459 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has slight cracks on sidewall, ply not showing

Pass 30 Oct 2009 73,776 miles

n/s/r tyre has slight cracks on sidewall,ply not showing

Fail 30 Oct 2009 73,775 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre has slight cracks on sidewall,ply not showing

Pass 7 Oct 2008 64,879 miles

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

nsr tyre perished

Fail 4 Oct 2008 64,828 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

nsr tyre perished

Pass 1 Oct 2007 52,936 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 38,744 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2006 38,744 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 23,188 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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BT02 FSV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BT02 FSV, 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 BT02 FSV registered?

BT02 FSV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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