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BF52 XFU

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,379 mi
Last recorded72,379 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 XFU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,379 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 72,375 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 67,733 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 65,238 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 65,238 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 41,273 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 34,490 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,490 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,223 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 28,223 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 3 Feb 2006 13,294 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 13,294 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 XFU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XFU, 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 XFU registered?

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

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