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BU52 KLS

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

105,668 mi
Last recorded105,668 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 KLS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 105,668 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 103,749 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 103,749 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 101,989 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 101,988 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 99,183 miles

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

water in n/s/r lamp.

Fail 14 Aug 2019 99,181 miles

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

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

water in n/s/r lamp.

Pass 21 Aug 2018 95,205 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 95,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2017 91,206 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 91,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 86,026 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 79,528 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 74,983 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 74,983 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 70,670 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 65,378 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 61,189 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 56,958 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 56,958 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 52,601 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 49,026 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,110 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 31,363 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 KLS is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KLS, 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 KLS registered?

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

Is BU52 KLS safe to buy?

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