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BF52 XHM

2002 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

108,313 mi
Last recorded108,313 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 XHM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 108,313 miles

anti slip pad missng from clutch pedal

Fail 11 Dec 2017 108,291 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. no access to rear of car - both front seats do not fold to allow access (6.2.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

anti slip pad missng from clutch pedal

Pass 9 Dec 2016 102,864 miles

nsr brake pipe - to drum - slightly corroded

oil leak

osr and nsr trailing arm mounting areas slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2015 95,967 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next too axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next too fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next too axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2015 96,903 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexi, next too fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next too axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next too fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next too axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 90,429 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2014 90,418 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2014 85,882 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2014 85,882 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

o/s front brake disc shows signs of being overheated due to o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2013 81,863 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2013 81,863 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2012 75,951 miles

Oil leak

o/s front side light operated correctly after being tapped

Fail 3 Jan 2012 75,951 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s front side light operated correctly after being tapped

Pass 4 Jan 2011 70,180 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 70,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres cracked severly around inner edges borderline

nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 9 Jan 2010 63,878 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 63,878 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 54,152 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2008 54,152 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 42,666 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2007 32,465 miles

N/S/Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 32,465 miles

N/S/Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 20,560 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 XHM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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