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BV52 AFJ

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,577 mi
Last recorded60,577 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 AFJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 60,577 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 May 2013 60,437 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 58,544 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,751 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 52,343 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 52,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 45,231 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 45,205 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perishing.

Pass 23 Feb 2008 39,005 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 34,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 25,485 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 23,631 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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BV52 AFJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV52 AFJ, 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 BV52 AFJ registered?

BV52 AFJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 November 2002.

Is BV52 AFJ safe to buy?

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