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BD52 XJC

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,151 mi
Last recorded95,151 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 XJC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 95,151 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 95,151 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 84,094 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 73,204 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 70,187 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear door catch faulty

Pass 7 Nov 2011 65,773 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear door stiff to close

Fail 2 Nov 2011 65,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear door stiff to close

n/s wiper held on arm with tape

Pass 10 Nov 2010 60,602 miles

n/s wiper blade holder loose

Pass 5 Jun 2009 53,251 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 46,951 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s front and n/s/rear tyre has nail in it.

Pass 23 May 2008 46,951 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s front and n/s/rear tyre has nail in it.

Pass 1 Dec 2006 34,305 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 25,115 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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BD52 XJC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XJC, 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 XJC registered?

BD52 XJC is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is BD52 XJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 XJC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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