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BF52 YAU

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,855 mi
Last recorded52,855 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 52,855 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

o/s/r tyre has a cut but not through to cords

Pass 30 Oct 2012 47,381 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

osf nsf wipers smearing screen

osr tyre out of shape

Pass 29 Oct 2011 38,126 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 29,092 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 29,092 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,850 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 28,292 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 28,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 May 2008 24,516 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 21,673 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 19,831 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 15,308 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 15,306 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 YAU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF52 YAU registered?

BF52 YAU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 2 December 2002.

Is BF52 YAU safe to buy?

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