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BF52 XHA

2002 Rover 25

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

149,387 mi
Last recorded149,387 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 XHA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 149,387 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 149,387 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive exhaust blow (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 138,918 miles

Front both wearing at the inside edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Dec 2016 138,918 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front both wearing at the inside edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Dec 2015 121,012 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 106,819 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 106,814 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre is soft

Pass 24 Dec 2013 102,869 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 100,271 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 97,477 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 97,477 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 94,481 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 88,121 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 87,992 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 77,761 miles

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

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

nut missing from engine mounting

Fail 15 Dec 2008 77,737 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nut missing from engine mounting

Pass 7 Dec 2007 66,458 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 66,458 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern and wearing slightly

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 18 Dec 2006 51,601 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 35,746 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 35,745 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in tyre

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 XHA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XHA, 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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BF52 XHA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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