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BT52 UTL

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,934 mi
Last recorded55,934 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 55,934 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 55,934 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 54,198 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 52,457 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 50,502 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 48,726 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 47,067 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 45,394 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 43,900 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 43,900 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 36,059 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 36,059 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 28,215 miles

both headlights slightly insecure

Fail 17 Dec 2008 28,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 23,796 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 21,298 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 21,297 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2005 17,275 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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BT52 UTL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UTL, 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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What year was BT52 UTL registered?

BT52 UTL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is BT52 UTL safe to buy?

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