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BU52 AUP

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,583 mi
Last recorded68,583 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 AUP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 68,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

engine management light is on

n/s and o/s rear back plates corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2018 68,578 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2017 65,481 miles

engine management light on

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 65,481 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Mar 2016 62,629 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 62,629 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 59,423 miles

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

n/s o/s rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 55,564 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Mar 2014 55,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine managment light on

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2013 51,198 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2012 47,376 miles

EML on

Pass 7 Mar 2011 43,567 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

eml on

osf wiper blade poor

Pass 8 Mar 2010 39,041 miles

power steering pipes rusty

rear tyres close to legall limit

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,772 miles

PAS drive belt perished

both rear tyres perished and n/s/r well worn on outer edge 175/65/14

o/s/f brake disc scored and corroded

o/s/f brake pads poor condition

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2008 29,459 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 29,459 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 26,346 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 26,092 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 21,193 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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BU52 AUP is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BU52 AUP, 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 BU52 AUP registered?

BU52 AUP is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is BU52 AUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 AUP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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