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BF52 XHR

2002 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,210 mi
Last recorded92,210 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 XHR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 92,210 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 78,993 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 78,993 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 61,659 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 61,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 48,067 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 34,521 miles

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

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

center exhaust deterioated

nearside wiper split on end

Fail 24 Feb 2014 34,521 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

center exhaust deterioated

nearside wiper split on end

Fail 25 Feb 2013 33,275 miles

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

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

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

center exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2013 33,275 miles

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

center exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Feb 2012 31,536 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

battery insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2011 28,469 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2010 27,041 miles

Battery insecure

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges and cracking

Pass 18 Dec 2008 24,809 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 23,603 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 22,075 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 19,342 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 XHR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XHR, 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 XHR registered?

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

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