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BF52 XBN

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,852 mi
Last recorded69,852 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 69,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 66,145 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips, windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

advance footbrake pedal travel

all tyres, tread slightly perished

front flexy exhaust pipe, slightly deteriorated

o/s and n/s front outer drive shaft boots, perished

Fail 17 Aug 2018 66,080 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer/pipe corroded too excess and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips, windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

advance footbrake pedal travel

advance handbrake lever travel

all tyres, tread slightly perished

front flexy exhaust pipe, slightly deteriorated

o/s and n/s front outer drive shaft boots, perished

Pass 5 Sep 2017 64,762 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 63,429 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 63,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 61,465 miles

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

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

front exhaust mounting broken / system still fully surprted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 59,527 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 57,383 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 55,176 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2011 52,474 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 49,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 46,309 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 39,689 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 39,689 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres have surface cracks to tread.

Fail 26 Nov 2007 31,259 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 31,259 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 24,199 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 16,694 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 XBN is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XBN, 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

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What year was BF52 XBN registered?

BF52 XBN is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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