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BX52 SGO

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,637 mi
Last recorded61,637 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 SGO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 61,637 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 61,637 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 54,112 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 54,112 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 45,765 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 43,375 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 43,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,163 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 33,969 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 24,367 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 SGO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SGO, 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 SGO registered?

BX52 SGO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BX52 SGO safe to buy?

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