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BU52 EXT

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,992 mi
Last recorded74,992 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 EXT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 74,992 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 69,488 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 65,710 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 61,529 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 57,848 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 49,597 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,938 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 419,387 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 33,433 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 33,433 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 30,867 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 27,353 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 22,504 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 22,504 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 18,589 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 14,542 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 11,413 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 EXT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EXT, 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 EXT registered?

BU52 EXT is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 14 September 2002.

Is BU52 EXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 EXT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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