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BU52 EYR

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,165 mi
Last recorded103,165 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 103,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 98,532 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 98,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 92,331 miles

Slight corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 13 Jul 2017 92,331 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight corrosion on exhaust system

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 90,228 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 81,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 77,954 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 76,711 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 23 May 2012 76,711 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 23 May 2011 67,776 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 61,035 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 53,978 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 53,977 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,817 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 37,911 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 32,073 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 EYR 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 76.5%.

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 EYR, 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.

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

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