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BF52 YHL

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,700 mi
Last recorded78,700 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 YHL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 78,700 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 78,964 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 77,208 miles

Fault on brake light swicth

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 77,028 miles

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

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

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

Fault on brake light swicth

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 75,867 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust rubber incomplete but still supported

rear tail box exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 3 Nov 2014 75,867 miles

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

exhaust rubber incomplete but still supported

rear tail box exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 6 Nov 2013 73,327 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 1 Nov 2012 65,495 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 65,495 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 56,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 56,943 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 52,434 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 52,434 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 45,755 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 38,778 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 38,778 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 31,872 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 25,318 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 20,164 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 20,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

small shallow cut in nearside front tyre. †

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 YHL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YHL, 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 YHL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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