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BX52 PUK

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,009 mi
Last recorded88,009 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 PUK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 88,009 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 88,009 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 74,926 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Sep 2016 74,926 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)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2015 68,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 68,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 68,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 64,352 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 64,352 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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 28 Aug 2013 39,984 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 56,055 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 51,441 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,409 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,148 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,469 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 35,469 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,473 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 30,470 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2006 25,921 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 21,257 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 PUK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BX52 PUK, 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 PUK registered?

BX52 PUK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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