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BL52 HTD

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,876 mi
Last recorded56,876 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 HTD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 56,876 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 47,748 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 42,285 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 42,285 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,198 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 8 Apr 2011 38,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 15 Apr 2010 32,361 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 32,361 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 25,674 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 14,722 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 14,722 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 12,188 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 9,477 miles

steering rack boot covered in oil

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 HTD is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BL52 HTD, 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 BL52 HTD registered?

BL52 HTD is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is BL52 HTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 HTD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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