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BF52 XBT

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,111 mi
Last recorded67,111 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 67,111 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 61,530 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear engine mounting play. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer eage (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 9 Nov 2015 61,296 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 61,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 58,361 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 53,241 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 47,805 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 42,058 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 36,702 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 31,391 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 31,388 miles

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2008 28,071 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 22,295 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 17,359 miles

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

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 XBT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XBT, 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 XBT registered?

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

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