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LF02 BSU

2002 Rover 25

Orange Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,165 mi
Last recorded51,165 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 BSU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2014 51,165 miles

Front tyres are cracking.

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 51,165 miles

Front tyres are cracking.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 76,527 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 64,045 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 54,957 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2010 46,928 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 38,048 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

play in offside front seat runners

Pass 18 Feb 2009 38,048 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

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

play in offside front seat runners

Pass 27 Feb 2008 33,441 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2007 27,083 miles

slight front brake imbalance (12%)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 19,562 miles

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

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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LF02 BSU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Orange with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LF02 BSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF02 BSU registered?

LF02 BSU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is LF02 BSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF02 BSU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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