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BF52 ZVR

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,828 mi
Last recorded87,828 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 ZVR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 87,828 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

PAS pipes corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2019 87,728 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2018 84,995 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 84,929 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 83,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 83,133 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 80,971 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 19 Oct 2016 80,971 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2015 76,956 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 76,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill outer (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 73,385 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 73,385 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 70,221 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 63,986 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 57,042 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 57,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 50,747 miles

both rear tyres have small cracks present

Fail 22 Oct 2010 50,747 miles

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

both rear tyres have small cracks present

Pass 7 Oct 2009 44,419 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,304 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 32,728 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 28,391 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 28,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/ftyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 28 Nov 2005 23,852 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 ZVR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZVR, 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 ZVR registered?

BF52 ZVR is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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