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BK52 RKX

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,496 mi
Last recorded78,496 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 RKX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 78,496 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 78,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 77,345 miles

offside rear tyre slight cracks in sidewalls

Fail 31 Jul 2012 76,129 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 76,129 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 69,990 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2011 69,980 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2010 61,670 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 61,621 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 52,129 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 52,129 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 42,209 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 32,742 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 32,742 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 23,111 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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BK52 RKX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BK52 RKX, 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 BK52 RKX registered?

BK52 RKX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is BK52 RKX safe to buy?

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