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BU52 ZCF

2002 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,545 mi
Last recorded94,545 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 ZCF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 94,545 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack inbetween tread.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 81,743 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 81,743 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front no plate faded

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 68,685 miles

front no plate poor.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 58,242 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2009 58,242 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 50,285 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 50,285 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 41,211 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 29,747 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 29,747 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZCF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZCF, 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 ZCF registered?

BU52 ZCF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is BU52 ZCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 ZCF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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