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BU52 ZBJ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,160 mi
Last recorded61,160 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 61,160 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 61,608 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 59,989 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 57,454 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 55,773 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 53,044 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,035 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 74,224 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 47,224 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 43,623 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 39,239 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 31,936 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 31,936 miles

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

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 ZBJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZBJ, 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 ZBJ registered?

BU52 ZBJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is BU52 ZBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 ZBJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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