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BF52 FHE

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,655 mi
Last recorded91,655 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 FHE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 91,655 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front seats not tilting

n/s/f headlight slightly loose on lower mount

Fail 11 Feb 2015 81,655 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front seats not tilting

n/s/f headlight slightly loose on lower mount

Pass 10 Mar 2014 80,207 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 77,473 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 77,473 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 72,270 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 64,292 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 55,984 miles

O/s/f ABS ring damaged but not yet affecting ABS system

Fail 10 Dec 2009 55,984 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

O/s/f ABS ring damaged but not yet affecting ABS system

Pass 13 Nov 2008 51,463 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 45,422 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 45,422 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Both rear tyres are in poor condition.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2006 38,105 miles

Both front tyres perished and nsf tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 2 Nov 2005 28,223 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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BF52 FHE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FHE, 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 FHE registered?

BF52 FHE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is BF52 FHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 FHE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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