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BF52 XHV

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,624 mi
Last recorded88,624 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 XHV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 88,624 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 80,834 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 80,834 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 66,542 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 66,542 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 54,737 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 48,679 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 43,045 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 35,402 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 32,442 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyres / front disc pads / exhaust centre to rear have all been replaced prior to mot

Pass 1 Dec 2009 32,442 miles

tyres / front disc pads / exhaust centre to rear have all been replaced prior to mot

Fail 2 Dec 2008 29,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 29,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Dec 2007 26,974 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 18,020 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 15,850 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 XHV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHV, 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 XHV registered?

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

Is BF52 XHV safe to buy?

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