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BF52 EHJ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,143 mi
Last recorded80,143 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 EHJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2018 80,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 55,136 miles

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked

coolant leak from water pump area

Fail 17 Mar 2017 55,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked

coolant leak from water pump area

Pass 23 Mar 2016 31,646 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 31,645 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 28,556 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 26,578 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 22,855 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 20,439 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 20,417 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 16,977 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 16,977 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 14,206 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 11,792 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 10,238 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 10,238 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 9,103 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 9,103 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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BF52 EHJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BF52 EHJ, 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 BF52 EHJ registered?

BF52 EHJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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