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BL52 HTU

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,954 mi
Last recorded39,954 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 HTU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 39,954 miles

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

osf tyre worn edges

osr tyre outer edge worn

Pass 12 Aug 2014 35,744 miles

off side front has slight brake bind

Pass 10 Aug 2013 31,974 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 28,143 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 26,463 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 14 Dec 2010 24,055 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 22,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2008 19,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Dec 2008 19,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2007 16,471 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 13,127 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 9,871 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)

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 HTU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HTU, 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 HTU registered?

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

Is BL52 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 HTU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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