CarVerify

Free Car Check

BU52 YYJ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,537 mi
Last recorded81,537 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 81,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 79,971 miles

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Offside front seat won't tilt in forward position

Offside front tyre getting low

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 69,819 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 59,561 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2009 59,561 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 42,362 miles

leak noted on exhaust.

Fail 19 May 2007 26,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2007 26,937 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 13,743 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 13,743 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BU52 YYJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YYJ, 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

How do I check the history of BU52 YYJ?

You can check the full history of BU52 YYJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BU52 YYJ registered?

BU52 YYJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 6 December 2002.

Is BU52 YYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 YYJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU52 YYJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BU52 YYJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.