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BD52 SXX

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,008 mi
Last recorded78,008 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 SXX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 78,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust has corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2019 75,695 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 75,688 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 73,625 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 73,520 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 70,050 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 27 Nov 2017 70,050 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 16 Nov 2016 67,140 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 16 Nov 2016 67,140 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 1 Dec 2015 64,143 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 64,140 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 17 Nov 2014 61,166 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 58,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 53,609 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 47,208 miles

rear tyres begining to perish

Fail 2 Dec 2011 47,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres begining to perish

Pass 7 Dec 2010 41,379 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre begining to perish

Pass 7 Dec 2009 35,738 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 31,182 miles

front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Dec 2007 27,434 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 21,355 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 15,717 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 SXX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BD52 SXX, 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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What year was BD52 SXX registered?

BD52 SXX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 11 December 2002.

Is BD52 SXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 SXX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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