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BX52 RXM

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,708 mi
Last recorded96,708 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 96,708 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering rack has a slight misting of oil

under side of vehicle rusty and weak in places

Fail 23 Aug 2017 96,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering rack has a slight misting of oil

under side of vehicle rusty and weak in places

Pass 12 Sep 2016 90,650 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre perished on inner sidewall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 90,650 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre perished on inner sidewall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 84,638 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has 2x nails in its tread

Offside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 80,408 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2014 80,403 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf brake disc appears overheated and blue in colour

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2013 75,759 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust flexible coupling deteriorated

nsf tyre outer sidewall has damage

Fail 2 Sep 2013 75,755 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust flexible coupling deteriorated

nsf tyre outer sidewall has damage

Pass 28 Sep 2012 71,096 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 71,096 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 62,941 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 62,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,340 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 2 Sep 2009 47,898 miles

front wiper blades wearing

Fail 2 Sep 2009 47,898 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wiper blades wearing

Pass 4 Sep 2008 42,241 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 35,121 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 28,210 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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BX52 RXM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RXM, 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 BX52 RXM registered?

BX52 RXM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is BX52 RXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX52 RXM shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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