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BU52 CMY

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,964 mi
Last recorded71,964 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 CMY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 71,964 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 65,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 65,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 59,519 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 54,775 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 45,556 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 45,556 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 43,405 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 43,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 41,665 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,430 miles

cut noted on offside front tyre sidewall.

srs light displayed.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 37,455 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,441 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,101 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 21,088 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 15,991 miles

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

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 CMY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CMY, 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 CMY registered?

BU52 CMY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is BU52 CMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 CMY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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