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BU52 EZF

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,858 mi
Last recorded74,858 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 EZF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 74,858 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 64,457 miles

slight oil leak from n/s drive shaft seal

Pass 23 Nov 2012 60,265 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 60,265 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2011 52,177 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 52,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 43,880 miles

NSF tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 3 Dec 2010 43,880 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

NSF tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2009 43,654 miles

NSF tyre worn on outer edge

NSF wheel rim damaged

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2008 43,348 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 43,348 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

NSF alloy wheel rim damaged

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear washers inop

Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,048 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 40,310 miles

nails in both rear tyres (185/55/vr15)

plastic bag on exhaust

rear wash/ wipe inop

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 EZF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EZF, 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 EZF registered?

BU52 EZF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is BU52 EZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 EZF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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