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BU52 CPV

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,925 mi
Last recorded93,925 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 CPV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 93,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 93,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 84,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 84,474 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 68,785 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 68,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2011 56,505 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 56,505 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 53,854 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 53,854 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 46,552 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 42,546 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 37,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 28,252 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 CPV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BU52 CPV, 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 CPV registered?

BU52 CPV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is BU52 CPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 CPV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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