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BF52 YAV

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,364 mi
Last recorded80,364 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 YAV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 80,364 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 80,364 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 78,774 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 74,205 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 74,205 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 65,073 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 58,149 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 51,363 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 51,363 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 47,419 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 42,743 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 22 Jan 2010 42,743 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 34,992 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Jan 2008 28,997 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 24,485 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 19,814 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 19,814 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 YAV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YAV, 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 YAV registered?

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

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