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BD52 XJE

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,762 mi
Last recorded65,762 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 XJE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 65,762 miles

advise brake pedal anti slip pad wearing on outer edge.

Fail 28 Oct 2015 65,762 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise brake pedal anti slip pad wearing on outer edge.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 61,500 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 57,942 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise brake pedel antislip pad wearing on edge.

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

advise, centre stop lamp not working,cannot confirm wiring to lamp.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 54,457 miles

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

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

advise exhaust front pipe flex outer casing deteriorated.

Fail 8 Nov 2012 54,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

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

advise exhaust front pipe flex outer casing deteriorated.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 51,688 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise brake pedel antislip pad starting to wear.

Fail 10 Nov 2011 51,688 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

advise brake pedel antislip pad starting to wear.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 48,483 miles

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

minor wear at brake and clutch pedal anti-slip pads

slight deterioration at front and rear reg plates

Fail 9 Nov 2010 48,483 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

minor wear at brake and clutch pedal anti-slip pads

slight deterioration at front and rear reg plates

Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,765 miles

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

minor cracks at o/s/r tyre tread

minor wear at brake pedal antislip pad

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Nov 2008 37,096 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 37,096 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 30,588 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 23,712 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 23,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XJE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XJE, 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 XJE registered?

BD52 XJE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 14 December 2002.

Is BD52 XJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 XJE shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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