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BU52 YZX

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,059 mi
Last recorded97,059 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 97,059 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 97,059 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 88,905 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 88,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 88,880 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 3 Dec 2018 88,874 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 11 Oct 2016 88,859 miles

Battery loose

Both front brake discs pitted

Both inner sills surface corroded at rear

Exhaust centre section blowing around rear joint

N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S/F Tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 6 Oct 2016 88,859 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery loose

Both front brake discs pitted

Both inner sills surface corroded at rear

Exhaust centre section blowing around rear joint

N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S/F Tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 24 May 2013 83,835 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 83,835 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 82,600 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 31 May 2012 82,600 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 75,550 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 67,470 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 67,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 55,772 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 14 Apr 2009 55,772 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 41,083 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 41,062 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 31,520 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 22,894 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 YZX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YZX, 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 YZX registered?

BU52 YZX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 3 December 2002.

Is BU52 YZX safe to buy?

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