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BU02 XUR

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,845 mi
Last recorded96,845 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 XUR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 96,845 miles

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

exhaust back section badly corroded but not blowing

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Jun 2014 93,260 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Jun 2013 89,481 miles

Nearside mirror glass deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre becoming perished

Offside rear tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2012 85,604 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 81,425 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 81,425 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 77,428 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 77,428 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 72,992 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 67,881 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 60,052 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 47,756 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre+perrished o/s/r tyre perrished

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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BU02 XUR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU02 XUR, 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 BU02 XUR registered?

BU02 XUR is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is BU02 XUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 XUR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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