CarVerify

Free Car Check

BF52 XCV

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,142 mi
Last recorded79,142 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 79,142 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 78,931 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 78,545 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 78,469 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 78,469 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 77,545 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 73,933 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 71,867 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 69,966 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 64,613 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 62,020 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 62,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre on legal limit

Pass 9 Nov 2013 56,432 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 56,429 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 47,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 47,424 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 39,286 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 33,607 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 29,905 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 29,905 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,721 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 19,389 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 14,317 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BF52 XCV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 XCV, 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 XCV?

You can check the full history of BF52 XCV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF52 XCV registered?

BF52 XCV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 2 December 2002.

Is BF52 XCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 XCV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF52 XCV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BF52 XCV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.