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BF52 UDE

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,189 mi
Last recorded51,189 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 UDE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 51,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre perishing inner & outer sidewalls

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 49,359 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 49,357 miles

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

Nearside Front perishing

Nearside Front tyre worn to legal tread depth on edges

windscreen wipers borderline pass

Pass 11 Nov 2015 47,797 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing close to legal tread depth on edges

windscreen wipers borderline pass

Fail 10 Nov 2015 47,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing close to legal tread depth on edges

windscreen wipers borderline pass

Pass 12 Nov 2014 46,256 miles

n/s/f tyre worn very close to legal tread depth on edges

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

tested in wet condition

Pass 19 Nov 2013 43,963 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 42,497 miles

rear tyres starting to perish on outer sidewall

srs light on

tested in wet conditions

Pass 29 Sep 2011 38,716 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 38,716 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 84,175 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 28,256 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,256 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 24,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 24,209 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 19,988 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 15,624 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 UDE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UDE, 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 UDE registered?

BF52 UDE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is BF52 UDE safe to buy?

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