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BT51 XUO

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,943 mi
Last recorded56,943 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 XUO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 56,943 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 56,943 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 50,327 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine / gearbox oil leaks

nearside front seat belt webbing is marked

rear exhaust silencer is corroded and holed

Pass 10 Sep 2013 50,327 miles

engine / gearbox oil leaks

nearside front seat belt webbing is marked

rear exhaust silencer is corroded and holed

Fail 3 Sep 2012 45,708 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear silencer starting to corrode

slight split in offside wiper blade rubber

Pass 3 Sep 2012 45,708 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear silencer starting to corrode

slight split in offside wiper blade rubber

Pass 11 Dec 2010 43,849 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 41,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 41,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2008 39,213 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 35,103 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 29,179 miles

exhaust system getting rusty and weak

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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BT51 XUO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT51 XUO, 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

How do I check the history of BT51 XUO?

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What year was BT51 XUO registered?

BT51 XUO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 16 January 2002.

Is BT51 XUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 XUO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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