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BN52 UZC

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,463 mi
Last recorded45,463 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 UZC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 45,463 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 45,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 41,333 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 41,327 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 33,682 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 33,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 31,881 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,119 miles

both rear tyres perished

front wipers smear

middle box corroded at flange

power steering rack damp on nearside

rear box corroded and blowing

Pass 6 Aug 2007 23,429 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 19,796 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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BN52 UZC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BN52 UZC, 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 BN52 UZC registered?

BN52 UZC is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is BN52 UZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 UZC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN52 UZC have outstanding finance?

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