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BF52 XFK

2002 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,692 mi
Last recorded121,692 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 XFK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 121,692 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 113,638 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cooland liquid missing

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 113,634 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cooland liquid missing

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 113,612 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 103,544 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has crack in sidewall

Fail 11 May 2010 103,544 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre has crack in sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2009 98,021 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 140,632 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2009 140,632 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2008 114,432 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

Battery insecure

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2008 114,418 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

Battery insecure

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2007 87,938 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON †DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL N/S/F TYRE

Battery insecure

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2006 54,564 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 XFK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XFK, 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 XFK registered?

BF52 XFK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 4 December 2002.

Is BF52 XFK safe to buy?

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