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DS02 BNF

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,272 mi
Last recorded123,272 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 BNF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 123,272 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside & Nearside wheel arches rusty outer arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside Rear ,brake pipe rusty as it joins to the wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 114,538 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes by fuel tank ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly rusty pipe in the wheel arch as it joins to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly rusty, as pipe joins to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 107,988 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 107,909 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 99,646 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 87,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2015 78,705 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 76,023 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 76,023 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 66,323 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 66,323 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 60,350 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 54,181 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 41,255 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 31,082 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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DS02 BNF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS02 BNF, 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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DS02 BNF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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