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BF52 GXY

2002 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

138,872 mi
Last recorded138,872 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 GXY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 138,872 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

boot lid damaged

coolant level below minimum

Fail 30 Apr 2019 138,869 miles

Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

boot lid damaged

coolant level below minimum

Pass 30 Apr 2018 130,981 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bolt on cross beam at rear of engine bay corroded

both rear tyre sidewalls slightly cracking

Fail 30 Apr 2018 130,975 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bolt on cross beam at rear of engine bay corroded

both rear tyre sidewalls slightly cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2017 125,342 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 125,342 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 120,995 miles

Battery slightly loose

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front air intake pipe poor condition

Oil leak engine

Fail 11 Apr 2016 120,995 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective Does not close (8.4.2)

Battery slightly loose

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front air intake pipe poor condition

Oil leak engine

Pass 21 Apr 2015 112,396 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Oil leak

advise tracking check due to front tyres uneven wear

Fail 20 Apr 2015 112,396 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

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)

Oil leak

advise tracking check due to front tyres uneven wear

Pass 28 Apr 2014 102,273 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 101,923 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 20 May 2013 88,612 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 88,612 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 82,199 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 72,615 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 72,615 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 58,496 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 58,495 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to bulkhead plate

Pass 15 Oct 2008 47,778 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 47,777 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 39,685 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 26,864 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

aux belt perrished, advise new.

n/s/f tyre on 3mm, n/s/r tyre on 2mm on outside edge, advise 2 new 185/65/r14t tyres in near future.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 26,864 miles

aux belt perrished, advise new.

n/s/f tyre on 3mm, n/s/r tyre on 2mm on outside edge, advise 2 new 185/65/r14t tyres in near future.

Fail 3 Oct 2005 21,856 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 21,856 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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BF52 GXY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GXY, 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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BF52 GXY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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