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BU52 EYG

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,516 mi
Last recorded79,516 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 79,516 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 79,516 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 75,956 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 68,426 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 68,426 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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)

Pass 3 May 2017 64,343 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 64,343 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 58,963 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 55,015 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 54,423 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 49,878 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 49,837 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,666 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 45,354 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 43,291 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,062 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 36,647 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 31,606 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 26,690 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 EYG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold 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 EYG, 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 EYG registered?

BU52 EYG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is BU52 EYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 EYG 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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