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BF52 XEG

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,450 mi
Last recorded72,450 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 72,450 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Fail 4 Jun 2013 72,450 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 May 2012 61,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

nearside and offside front tyres cracked becoming excessively.

Pass 25 May 2012 61,010 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres cracked becoming excessively.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 50,664 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 45,161 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2010 45,161 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,346 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 34,482 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 25,488 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 19,441 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 XEG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XEG, 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 XEG registered?

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

Is BF52 XEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 XEG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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