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BF52 FUG

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

49,806 mi
Last recorded49,806 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 49,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 49,806 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 48,381 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low outer edge

p.a.s. drivebelt shows age

Fail 5 Mar 2018 48,381 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

p.a.s. drivebelt shows age

Pass 15 Mar 2017 44,871 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 44,869 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2016 42,837 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 42,836 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 38,005 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 35,335 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn low outer edge and age perished

Fail 28 Mar 2014 35,332 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn low outer edge and age perished

Pass 18 Mar 2013 33,269 miles

n/s/r tyre perished and worn low outer edge

Fail 26 Mar 2012 31,666 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

P.A.S. drivebelt shows age.

n/s/r tyre worn low outer edge and age perished.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 31,666 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Oil leak

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

P.A.S. drivebelt shows age.

n/s/r tyre worn low outer edge and age perished.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 29,447 miles

Motif removed from rear view mirror.

coolant level was low, manifold gasket leaking.

n/s/r tyre worn low outer edge,and age perished.

p.a.s. belt shows age.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 27,428 miles

R.H.rear brake binding slightly

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 27,428 miles

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

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

R.H.rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 24,086 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 24,086 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 20,595 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,595 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 18,503 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 FUG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FUG, 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 FUG registered?

BF52 FUG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 23 October 2002.

Is BF52 FUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 FUG shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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