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BG52 XYK

2002 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,017 mi
Last recorded104,017 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 XYK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 104,017 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 104,014 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2018 97,581 miles

Offside Rear light lense damaged but not showing white light

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight blow on rear exhaust

Pass 27 Jan 2017 96,005 miles

Corrosion starting in various places.

N/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

O/s rear tyre is on the limit of wear.

Speed ring on n/s driveshaft is cracked.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 88,812 miles

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

Nearside accident damage to mirror

Fail 6 Jan 2016 88,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside accident damage to mirror

Pass 6 Jan 2015 79,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 67,234 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 67,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,805 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 56,780 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 56,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 50,796 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 44,699 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 38,603 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 30,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

supply/fit 2 front wiper blades.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 20,662 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 13,180 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 XYK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XYK, 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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BG52 XYK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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