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BF52 YGG

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,922 mi
Last recorded101,922 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 YGG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 101,922 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 101,918 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 92,031 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2012 92,031 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2011 80,404 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 71,134 miles

heatshield rattle present

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to step

Fail 2 Jan 2010 71,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heatshield rattle present

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to step

Pass 11 Dec 2008 50,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 50,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 38,688 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 38,688 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 24,576 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 15,597 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 YGG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YGG, 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 YGG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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