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BU52 YXR

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

104,919 mi
Last recorded104,919 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 YXR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 104,919 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 104,780 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)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 88,260 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 80,960 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 80,960 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 71,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 14 Nov 2011 71,653 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Feb 2011 70,335 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 70,335 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 68,369 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2010 68,369 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2008 60,098 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2007 58,625 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 58,625 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 48,944 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 48,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YXR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YXR, 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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What year was BU52 YXR registered?

BU52 YXR is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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