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BF52 WWA

2002 Rover 25

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,371 mi
Last recorded105,371 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 WWA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 105,371 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion under side vehicle in places

oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2018 105,365 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced outer sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion under side vehicle in places

oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2017 100,751 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

front reg damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2017 100,751 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

front reg damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2015 91,498 miles

front brake discs excessively worn and lipped

off side rear tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2015 91,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs excessively worn and lipped

off side rear tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 85,348 miles

Nearside front tyre perishing

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 10 Nov 2014

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre perishing

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Nov 2013 80,578 miles

Both the rear tyres are heavily perished and split the offside dates from 2003 and the nearside from 2004

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2013 80,565 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Both the rear tyres are heavily perished and split the offside dates from 2003 and the nearside from 2004

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2012 76,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 76,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 71,601 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 67,616 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 67,616 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 63,514 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 59,582 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 42,932 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 31,407 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 23,218 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 WWA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WWA, 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 WWA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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