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BD52 SXR

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,702 mi
Last recorded83,702 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 SXR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 83,702 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 80,559 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 80,559 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 77,882 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 75,657 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 73,415 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 71,200 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 71,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 69,011 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 66,657 miles

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

front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 13 Dec 2007 56,767 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 42,850 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 42,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 29,970 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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BD52 SXR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BD52 SXR, 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

How do I check the history of BD52 SXR?

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What year was BD52 SXR registered?

BD52 SXR is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is BD52 SXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 SXR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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