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BX52 RZE

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,069 mi
Last recorded117,069 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2012 117,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

SRS lamp on indicating a fault

o/s/front tyre perished outer shoulder

o/s/rear tyre perished outer shoulder

o/s/sill slightly distorted

Pass 21 Mar 2012 117,069 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

SRS lamp on indicating a fault

o/s/front tyre perished outer shoulder

o/s/rear tyre perished outer shoulder

o/s/sill slightly distorted

Pass 8 Apr 2011 112,336 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 106,561 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 106,561 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 102,686 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 79,497 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 57,001 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 34,050 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 RZE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RZE, 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 RZE registered?

BX52 RZE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is BX52 RZE safe to buy?

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