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BU52 EXJ

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,056 mi
Last recorded54,056 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 EXJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 54,056 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

long travel on handbrake

Fail 8 Jun 2020 54,056 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

long travel on handbrake

Pass 4 Jun 2019 43,828 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 41,623 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 40,067 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2016 38,619 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 35,855 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 30,172 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 27,760 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 25,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 25,846 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 25,030 miles

REAR TYRES AGEING CRACKS SHOWING BETWEEN TREAD,S

Fail 19 Aug 2010 24,694 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 24,694 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 24,480 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST PIPE CORRODED.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 23,829 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 22,903 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 20,498 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 EXJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EXJ, 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 EXJ registered?

BU52 EXJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BU52 EXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 EXJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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