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BF52 YDP

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,337 mi
Last recorded72,337 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 72,337 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 69,540 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 69,540 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 66,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 66,444 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements white no. plate fit to rear (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 64,051 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in "zone a" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 64,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 60,869 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr and osr inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 60,868 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr and osr inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 58,162 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 58,162 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 56,442 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP IN O/S OF SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 56,441 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP IN O/S OF SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 54,075 miles

Rear tyres slight cracking on walls

Fail 15 Jan 2019 54,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres slight cracking on walls

Pass 15 Jan 2018 51,765 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 51,765 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 48,750 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Fail 11 Jan 2017 48,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 8 Jan 2016 46,469 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 46,469 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 45,226 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 45,226 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 41,549 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 39,326 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 39,326 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 35,896 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 2 Feb 2011 30,448 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 27,082 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 25,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 25,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 23,056 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2006 20,071 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 20,071 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 17,090 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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BF52 YDP is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YDP, 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 YDP registered?

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

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