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BT52 UTF

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,777 mi
Last recorded52,777 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 UTF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 52,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 52,777 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 50,997 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 50,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 49,288 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 45,236 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 43,351 miles

EML on

Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,387 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 40,167 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

EML on

Pass 22 Jan 2014 40,167 miles

EML on

Pass 25 Jan 2013 38,634 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

eml on

Pass 24 Jan 2012 37,134 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 35,641 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 34,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 34,304 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 32,883 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 31,022 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 31,022 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 29,621 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 27,877 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 27,877 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BT52 UTF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT52 UTF, 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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BT52 UTF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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