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BG02 YKM

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,349 mi
Last recorded39,349 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 YKM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 39,349 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Jun 2016 39,349 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jul 2015 38,318 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 37,007 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 37,007 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 35,699 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 35,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2012 34,218 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 34,218 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 32,552 miles

Drivers Seat Does Not Tilt Forward

Offside Rear Tyre Is Cracking On The Sidewalls

Fail 7 Jul 2011 32,552 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak

Drivers Seat Does Not Tilt Forward

Offside Rear Tyre Is Cracking On The Sidewalls

Pass 29 Jun 2010 30,298 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 27,730 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 27,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 24,285 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 20,786 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 17,802 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 14,986 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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BG02 YKM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG02 YKM, 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 BG02 YKM registered?

BG02 YKM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 June 2002.

Is BG02 YKM safe to buy?

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