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BT02 FVE

2002 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,212 mi
Last recorded74,212 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 FVE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 74,212 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2019 74,212 miles

oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 70,911 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)

Pass 9 May 2017 68,629 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box carroded (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 66,159 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)

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2015 63,421 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 63,421 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 59,385 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 59,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 52,395 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 May 2013 52,395 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 May 2012 48,450 miles

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 44,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 May 2011 44,494 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 41,029 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 38,346 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 35,965 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 May 2008 35,957 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

two nails nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2007 31,545 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 27,062 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 FVE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FVE, 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 FVE registered?

BT02 FVE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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