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BU52 EZM

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,998 mi
Last recorded47,998 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 47,998 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 41,251 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 37,237 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 29,918 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 29,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 28,624 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Apr 2012 28,537 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 28,248 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 13 May 2011 28,248 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 27,479 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 26,641 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 25,788 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 24,394 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 22,931 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 22,931 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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 EZM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EZM, 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 EZM registered?

BU52 EZM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is BU52 EZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 EZM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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