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FA02 BHV

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,481 mi
Last recorded95,481 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 BHV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 95,481 miles

Slight oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 95,481 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2015 92,593 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 92,593 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 88,792 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2014 88,792 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 83,844 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 83,793 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 76,158 miles

coolant leak on engine

engine oil leak

n/s front cv gaitor cracking

un able to fully inspect rear seat belts due to child seat fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2011 76,152 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

coolant leak on engine

engine oil leak

n/s front cv gaitor cracking

un able to fully inspect rear seat belts due to child seat fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2010 64,988 miles

oil leak at top of engine

Pass 8 Jul 2009 55,110 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 55,105 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted to n/s rear,not able to fully inspect adult belts

coolant level below minimum and smell of coolant in engine compartment

nail in o/s rear tyre

oil around top of engine

Pass 29 Jul 2008 46,241 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,157 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 30,463 miles

rear wiperblade deteriorated

slight distortion on n/s front brake disc

Pass 20 Jul 2005 25,596 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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FA02 BHV 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 64.7%.

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 FA02 BHV, 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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FA02 BHV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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