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BF52 ZHV

2002 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

57,833 mi
Last recorded57,833 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 ZHV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 57,833 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 57,420 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 57,420 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 57,047 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 56,601 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 56,601 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 55,954 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 55,484 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 55,484 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 54,577 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 53,169 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 52,067 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 52,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 50,627 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 50,627 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2015 48,589 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 46,521 miles

n/s rear tyre age cracking

o/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 6 Jan 2014 44,153 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 44,153 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 41,783 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 38,791 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 38,791 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 35,061 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2010 31,330 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 31,330 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 27,155 miles

brake fluid level low

middle exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre on limit outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2008 22,939 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Jan 2007 18,762 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Jan 2006 14,857 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 ZHV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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

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