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BN52 UZV

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,054 mi
Last recorded98,054 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 UZV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 98,054 miles

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 90,032 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

cracks to front tyre walls

Pass 25 Oct 2012 85,082 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil level was low on m.o.t. pre checks

radiator deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2012 85,082 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f wiper split

o/s/f/ wiper split

oil level was low on m.o.t. pre checks

radiator deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2011 77,956 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missimg

radiator in poor condition

Fail 25 Oct 2011 77,956 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missimg

radiator in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2010 69,304 miles

Battery insecure

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)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2009 59,188 miles

Battery insecure

both front tyres wearing

centre and rear exhaust sections corroding

small stone chips windscreen

Fail 27 Oct 2009 59,188 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

both front tyres wearing

centre and rear exhaust sections corroding

small stone chips windscreen

Pass 16 Oct 2008 56,398 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 56,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 50,699 miles

coolant level low (topped up) - both rear tyres worn close to limits on inner and outer edges - centre exhaust corroding -

Fail 30 Oct 2007 50,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coolant level low (topped up) - both rear tyres worn close to limits on inner and outer edges - centre exhaust corroding -

Pass 27 Oct 2006 42,386 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 42,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 29 Sep 2005 28,708 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 UZV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UZV, 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 UZV registered?

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

Is BN52 UZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 UZV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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