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BU52 CPF

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

51,907 mi
Last recorded51,907 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 CPF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 51,907 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 48,683 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 45,440 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 42,227 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 39,967 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 37,547 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack seals (2.1.5 (a))

slight oil leak from n/s diff/drive shaft seal

Fail 23 Jul 2018 37,542 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack seals (2.1.5 (a))

slight oil leak from n/s diff/drive shaft seal

Pass 27 Jul 2017 34,785 miles

Nearside steering rack boot damp

Oil leak slight gear box ()

engine MIL lamp staying on

Pass 19 Jul 2016 33,087 miles

EML STAYS ON

Nearside Front RACK GAITER DAMP

Fail 19 Jul 2016 33,087 miles

Battery insecure CLAMP NOT FITTED CORRECTLY (1.9.1)

EML STAYS ON

Nearside Front RACK GAITER DAMP

Pass 14 Jul 2015 31,527 miles

EML on

ns rack gaiter damp

Pass 21 Jul 2014 29,534 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 29,523 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

e,m,l light on

Pass 9 Jul 2013 27,958 miles

engine management light stays on

ns front brake binding slightly

Fail 9 Jul 2013 27,958 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

engine management light stays on

ns front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2012 26,739 miles

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

centre & rear exhaust rusty/corroded

engine management light on

Pass 3 Aug 2011 23,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Aug 2011 23,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 16,950 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 16,950 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 15,859 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 14,551 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 10,231 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 9,128 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 7,551 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 CPF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CPF, 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 CPF registered?

BU52 CPF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is BU52 CPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 CPF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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