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BF52 YCW

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,204 mi
Last recorded72,204 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 YCW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2017 72,204 miles

Offside Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Wheel rim slightly distorted.

Pass 10 Nov 2016 68,884 miles

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

Offside Front Wiper smearing slightly.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 65,840 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Damage to tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 62,945 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 59,470 miles

Clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Secondary bonnet catch is stiff.

Fail 11 Dec 2013 59,457 miles

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

Clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Secondary bonnet catch is stiff.

Pass 8 Dec 2012 56,937 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery insecure

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

park brake lever has little reserve travel

radiator fins deteriorating

spare tyre missing

Fail 10 Dec 2011 52,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 52,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 43,487 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 34,708 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 34,708 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 26,435 miles

nearside front tyre outer tread to shoulder wearing

slight play to offside of steering rack end

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 8 Dec 2007 21,999 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 18,823 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 14,641 miles

near side front tyre on limit advise

off side front tyre worn on inner edge advise

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 YCW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YCW, 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 YCW registered?

BF52 YCW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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