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BK52 VUA

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,707 mi
Last recorded95,707 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 VUA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 95,707 miles

REAR REAR GEG DETERIATED

Fail 8 Jan 2014 95,707 miles

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

REAR REAR GEG DETERIATED

Pass 18 Jan 2013 70,434 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 62,412 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 55,992 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 48,861 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 48,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 41,996 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 32,318 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 32,267 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 VUA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VUA, 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 VUA registered?

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

Is BK52 VUA safe to buy?

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