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BG52 WFM

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,221 mi
Last recorded72,221 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 WFM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 72,221 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 72,218 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 65,407 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 59,278 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 55,605 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 52,840 miles

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

battery loose

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 30 Jan 2009 52,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

battery loose

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Nov 2007 43,587 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 30,682 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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BG52 WFM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG52 WFM, 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 BG52 WFM registered?

BG52 WFM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 9 November 2002.

Is BG52 WFM safe to buy?

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