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BF52 XBO

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

70,275 mi
Last recorded70,275 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 70,275 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 70,275 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 67,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre cracing badly on sidewall

Pass 22 Aug 2013 67,681 miles

nearside rear tyre cracing badly on sidewall

Fail 14 Aug 2013 67,568 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre starting ti crack

Fail 25 Aug 2012 65,265 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 65,265 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 61,121 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 55,668 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 55,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 49,205 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 18 Nov 2009 49,205 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 42,338 miles

revers lights inoperative.

Fail 21 Nov 2008 42,338 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side front screen wash jet leaking onto electrices under bonnet.

revers lights inoperative.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 34,572 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 27,254 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 XBO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XBO, 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 XBO registered?

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

Is BF52 XBO safe to buy?

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