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BF52 XLR

2002 Rover 25

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

93,089 mi
Last recorded93,089 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 XLR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 93,089 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 chips (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front seat tilt not working

Offside Rear tyre cracked but not showing cords or weave

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 93,083 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 chips (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front seat tilt not working

Offside Rear tyre cracked but not showing cords or weave

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 89,482 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 85,225 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 85,225 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 80,778 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 80,778 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 77,611 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 77,611 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Battery insecure

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 77,492 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 77,492 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 70,602 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 70,602 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 61,301 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 61,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

unable to tilt n/s/f seat

Pass 29 Sep 2007 52,531 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 52,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 43,194 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 43,194 miles

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

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XLR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 XLR, 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 XLR registered?

BF52 XLR is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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