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BD52 SXZ

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,188 mi
Last recorded96,188 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 96,188 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust mounting front slight insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2016 94,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside outer sills slight corrosion

steering rack slightly damp with oil

Fail 4 Jan 2016 94,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside outer sills slight corrosion

steering rack slightly damp with oil

Pass 6 Jan 2015 91,681 miles

Front Exhaust Hanger Broken

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 91,681 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust Hanger Broken

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 91,620 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust Hanger Broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 87,705 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 87,705 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 84,878 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Fail 10 Dec 2012 84,878 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Pass 6 Dec 2011 82,846 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 79,979 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 74,342 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 74,342 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 63,647 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 53,190 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 12 Dec 2007 53,190 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 Dec 2006 41,113 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 29,524 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 SXZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SXZ, 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 SXZ registered?

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

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