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BL52 GUK

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,364 mi
Last recorded53,364 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 GUK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 53,364 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 49,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2010 42,755 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 42,755 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 37,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 37,853 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 31,110 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 25,935 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 25,935 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 20,101 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 14,949 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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BL52 GUK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 BL52 GUK, 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 BL52 GUK registered?

BL52 GUK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is BL52 GUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 GUK 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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