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BX52 GSZ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,906 mi
Last recorded87,906 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 GSZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 87,906 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DOWNPIPE (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 87,906 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DOWNPIPE (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 73,886 miles

O/S/R TYRE INSIDE EDGE HAS DAMAGE SHOULD BE CHANGED

Pass 31 Jan 2014 60,580 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 60,580 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 52,646 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,213 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 33,099 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 28,817 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 24,969 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 20,542 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 15,903 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 12,307 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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BX52 GSZ 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 84.6%.

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 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 BX52 GSZ, 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 BX52 GSZ registered?

BX52 GSZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is BX52 GSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX52 GSZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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