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BF52 GXM

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,491 mi
Last recorded54,491 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 GXM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 54,491 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 52,619 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 52,619 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 51,144 miles

BATTERY POORLY SECURED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED AND PERISHING IN TREAD

Pass 11 Apr 2011 49,669 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 49,667 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

gaer box oil leak

o/s/r tyre cut

Pass 15 Apr 2010 44,135 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 35,639 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,382 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,360 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 21,360 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 19,470 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 14,646 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 GXM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GXM, 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 GXM registered?

BF52 GXM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is BF52 GXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 GXM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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