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BF52 XAB

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,507 mi
Last recorded51,507 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 51,507 miles

body damage o/s/ front

Fail 15 Sep 2015 51,504 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body damage o/s/ front

Pass 26 Sep 2014 39,010 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 38,515 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 26,697 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 25,091 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 23,297 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 20,742 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 18,097 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 18,097 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 15,137 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 12,258 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 9,559 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 6,901 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 XAB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XAB, 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

How do I check the history of BF52 XAB?

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What year was BF52 XAB registered?

BF52 XAB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is BF52 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 XAB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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