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BX52 TFY

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,038 mi
Last recorded115,038 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 115,038 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

boot full

only just made imissions test

Fail 30 Jul 2014 115,038 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

boot full

only just made imissions test

Fail 12 Aug 2013 101,809 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine management warning lamp is on.

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 101,809 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine management warning lamp is on.

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 16 Mar 2013 98,436 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 98,436 miles

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

Engine Management Light illuminated

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 94,587 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 85,712 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 73,093 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 73,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 60,737 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 60,737 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 52,331 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hydro-carbons high

ns inner door handle incomplete

wipers smeering

Pass 19 Dec 2007 43,452 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 31,239 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 31,239 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2005 22,072 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 TFY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TFY, 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 TFY registered?

BX52 TFY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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