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BU52 CTX

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,370 mi
Last recorded78,370 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 78,370 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 73,126 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 66,693 miles

wiper rubbers in poor condition

Fail 27 Oct 2016 66,693 miles

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

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

wiper rubbers in poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2015 59,485 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 52,043 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 44,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2012 38,155 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,330 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 37,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 34,549 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 30,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 30,515 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 26,629 miles

n/s front tyre cuts to sidewall not exposing cords/n/s rear tyre scuffing to sidewall & cracking to tread area

Pass 21 Aug 2008 22,613 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 18,174 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 13,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 13,514 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 9,925 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 CTX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CTX, 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

How do I check the history of BU52 CTX?

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What year was BU52 CTX registered?

BU52 CTX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is BU52 CTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 CTX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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