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BL52 HXE

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,660 mi
Last recorded76,660 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 76,660 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 76,660 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 62,273 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 62,273 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 58,604 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 58,604 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 54,759 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 51,092 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 46,891 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 43,638 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 29 Sep 2010 38,837 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 35,797 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 30,732 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 25,936 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 21,768 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 17,967 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 HXE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HXE, 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 HXE registered?

BL52 HXE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is BL52 HXE safe to buy?

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