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BD52 XKL

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,032 mi
Last recorded140,032 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 140,032 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 97,869 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 97,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 92,669 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 92,669 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 89,891 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 89,891 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 81,536 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 81,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 73,911 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 64,151 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 54,216 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 54,042 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 43,831 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 34,211 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 34,211 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 XKL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red 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 XKL, 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 XKL registered?

BD52 XKL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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