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BF52 FRD

2002 Rover 25

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,603 mi
Last recorded56,603 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 FRD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 56,603 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 50,395 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 50,330 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 14 May 2013 45,994 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 45,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 43,958 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 43,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 42,297 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 42,253 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 37,064 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 37,042 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 35,033 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 30,714 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 25,394 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 25,234 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 25,234 miles

Nearside 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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BF52 FRD is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel 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 BF52 FRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF52 FRD registered?

BF52 FRD is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is BF52 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 FRD 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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