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BF52 YBD

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,933 mi
Last recorded36,933 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 YBD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 36,933 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON PRIOR TO TEST

REAR PASSENGER SEATS REMOVED

WASHERS POOR

Fail 4 Jan 2018 36,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing ALL (5.1.1)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON PRIOR TO TEST

WASHERS POOR

Pass 11 Mar 2016 36,009 miles

engine management light lit

roll cage fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 35,860 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 35,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seat fixed in position

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

offside windscreen wiper blade splitting

rear seats and seat belts removed at time of test

Pass 31 Oct 2012 34,042 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front seats welded in a fixed position at time of test

rear seats and seat belts removed at time off test

Fail 29 Oct 2012 33,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front seats welded in a fixed position at time of test

rear seats and seat belts removed at time off test

Pass 7 Nov 2011 33,045 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

could not check steering and front suspension properly because of large engine sump shield is fitted

front discs warn and corroded

rear seats and seat belts removed , vehicle converted into rally car

Pass 6 Nov 2010 32,975 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

car has been converted into rally car and rear seats and seatbelts removed .

could not check front suspension and steering properly as large sump guard is fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2009 31,172 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 30,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 27,800 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 26,601 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 25,195 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 YBD is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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