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BF52 YBX

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,750 mi
Last recorded103,750 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 YBX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2017 103,750 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

battery light stays on

front brake discs poor condition corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 102,066 miles

Centre Rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 8 Dec 2014 96,282 miles

Centre rear seat belt slow to retract

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded but not leaking

Fail 8 Dec 2014 96,282 miles

Centre rear seat belt slow to retract

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded but not leaking

Pass 9 Dec 2013 89,233 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 83,694 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 83,694 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 77,302 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 69,736 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 60,692 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 51,378 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 51,378 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 41,983 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 32,255 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 YBX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YBX, 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 YBX registered?

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

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