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BT02 YFN

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,297 mi
Last recorded82,297 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 YFN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 82,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear shocker spring support starting to corrode

exhaust front pipe mount support corroded thin

front exhaust flexy in poor state

o/s rear tyre as curb damage

Fail 26 Aug 2011 82,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear shocker spring support starting to corrode

exhaust front pipe mount support corroded thin

front exhaust flexy in poor state

o/s rear tyre as curb damage

oil level low

tyre pressures low

Pass 2 Sep 2010 75,448 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 70,426 miles

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

coolant leval low

o/s/f tyre pressure low

Fail 24 Aug 2009 70,420 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

coolant leval low

o/s/f tyre pressure low

Pass 5 Sep 2008 66,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 58,992 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 58,992 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 50,821 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 37,935 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 YFN is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YFN, 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 YFN registered?

BT02 YFN is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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