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BF52 XAT

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,724 mi
Last recorded94,724 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 XAT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 94,724 miles

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

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

engine has possible coolant leak

rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Mar 2014 94,724 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine has possible coolant leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Feb 2013 79,986 miles

off side rear tyre worn on edges

slight play in off side front lower ball joint

Fail 28 Feb 2013 79,986 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

off side rear tyre worn on edges

slight play in off side front lower ball joint

Pass 6 Mar 2012 74,597 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing

slight wear in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 5 Mar 2012 74,597 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

slight wear in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 10 Mar 2011 71,014 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 63,621 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 52,312 miles

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

nsr tyre cracking in tread

Pass 8 Jan 2008 42,293 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 31,193 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 23,332 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 XAT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XAT, 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 XAT registered?

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

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