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BX02 PGF

2002 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,322 mi
Last recorded88,322 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 PGF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 88,322 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front to offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2014 88,322 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front to offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 71,172 miles

Oil leak

dampness around nearside steering rack

intermittent fault on air bag

Pass 3 Apr 2012 66,661 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

air intake pipe split

front brake pads low

Fail 2 Apr 2012 66,661 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

air intake pipe split

front brake pads low

Pass 30 Mar 2011 61,739 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

srs light on indicating a fault in system

Fail 28 Mar 2011 61,710 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

srs light on indicating a fault in system

Fail 21 Feb 2011 61,252 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 56,646 miles

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

rear section of front to rear brake pipe corroded,

srs lamp on.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 51,549 miles

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

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

srs lamp on.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 45,903 miles

near side rear tyre side wall slightly perrished

srs warning light on

Pass 3 Apr 2007 40,114 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 40,114 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively deteriorated (3.6.F.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 34,731 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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BX02 PGF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BX02 PGF, 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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BX02 PGF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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