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BN52 VMR

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

49,462 mi
Last recorded49,462 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 VMR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 49,462 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 40,130 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 40,123 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both dipped (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 36,281 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 35,783 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 34,937 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 34,230 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 33,099 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 31,665 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 29,701 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 27,243 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 24,728 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 22,640 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 20,846 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 19,054 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 17,030 miles

Oil leak

engine needs attention!

Pass 10 Sep 2010 15,343 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 13,726 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 12,022 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 10,226 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 8,300 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Sep 2005 6,426 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 6,426 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 VMR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 BN52 VMR, 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 VMR registered?

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

Is BN52 VMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 VMR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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