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BG52 ZPS

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,138 mi
Last recorded121,138 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 ZPS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2017 121,138 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Oil residue on n/s rack boot (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 116,725 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight weeping of fluid at n/s rack boot (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 116,725 miles

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight weeping of fluid at n/s rack boot (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 111,518 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 111,469 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 106,847 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside & offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2014 106,847 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside & offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2013 99,638 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 99,638 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 93,373 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

alternator drive belt poor

hand brake travel

Fail 30 Jul 2012 93,373 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

alternator drive belt poor

hand brake travel

Pass 12 Jul 2011 81,946 miles

centre b-light n/w

Pass 13 Jul 2010 72,429 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 20 Jun 2009 64,775 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 57,526 miles

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

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 19 Jul 2007 47,482 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 44,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 44,953 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 34,483 miles

1.Rear wiper blade split †2.Power steering drive belt cracking †3.Brake discs starting to wear

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 ZPS is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZPS, 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 ZPS registered?

BG52 ZPS is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is BG52 ZPS safe to buy?

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