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BL52 HXH

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,331 mi
Last recorded100,331 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 HXH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 100,331 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 42,151 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 40,497 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre starting to split

Pass 10 Nov 2014 40,497 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to split

Pass 9 Nov 2013 38,578 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 38,578 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 36,300 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2011 34,059 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 31,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight leak on nearside steering rack

Fail 9 Nov 2010 31,214 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight leak on nearside steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2009 28,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 10 Nov 2008 25,848 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2007 22,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2007 22,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2006 17,396 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 12,123 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 HXH is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HXH, 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 HXH registered?

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

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