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BF52 XJP

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,502 mi
Last recorded74,502 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 XJP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2012 74,502 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

battery insecure

both front cv boots deteriorated

coolant leak

drivers seat doesnt tip up

engine management light on dash

fuel pump in tank noisy

nearside front flexi hose chafing slightly against hub

screw in offside rear tyre

slight seepage from power steering rack

Pass 31 Aug 2011 66,476 miles

drivers seat control not allowing access to rear (reclining forward).

Pass 1 Oct 2010 61,917 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 61,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 54,965 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 54,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inside edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Mar 2008 36,793 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on there outer edges

both rear tyres starting to perish in treads 185-55-15

slight damage to nearside front of bumper

Fail 31 Mar 2008 36,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres starting to wear on there outer edges

both rear tyres starting to perish in treads 185-55-15

slight damage to nearside front of bumper

Pass 26 Jan 2007 21,485 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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BF52 XJP is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XJP, 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 XJP registered?

BF52 XJP is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 25 November 2002.

Is BF52 XJP safe to buy?

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