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AV52 BXW

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,978 mi
Last recorded120,978 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 BXW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2015 120,978 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres perished

centre exhaust corroded

coolant leak

movement in drivers seat

oil leak

wiper blades poor

Pass 3 Dec 2013 114,252 miles

Oil leak

big bore rear box fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2013 114,248 miles

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

Oil leak

big bore rear box fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2012 95,108 miles

offside outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2011 84,226 miles

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges of tread.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 74,804 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2009 65,527 miles

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

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside wiper smearing slightly

rear tyres old / deeply perishing

Fail 19 Nov 2009 65,527 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside wiper smearing slightly

rear tyres old / deeply perishing

Pass 20 Nov 2008 55,091 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 47,289 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 38,254 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 28,495 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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AV52 BXW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV52 BXW, 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 AV52 BXW registered?

AV52 BXW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 10 December 2002.

Is AV52 BXW safe to buy?

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