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BG52 XYW

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,771 mi
Last recorded49,771 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 XYW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 49,771 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 49,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 43,374 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 37,748 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 37,748 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 32,871 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 32,871 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 25,643 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 28,440 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 16,594 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 16,045 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 XYW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG52 XYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG52 XYW registered?

BG52 XYW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 21 December 2002.

Is BG52 XYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 XYW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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