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BX52 VSA

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,601 mi
Last recorded50,601 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 VSA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 50,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/cracking around tread of tyre (deterioration) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear cracking around tread of tyre (deterioration)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/cracking around tread of tyre (deterioration) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre cracking around tread of tyre (deterioration) ()

Oil leak ()

front tyres uneven tread wear

front wiper blades smearing

nearside front twin washer jet 50% working

Pass 3 Sep 2016 43,444 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 36,454 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 31,466 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 23,631 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 23,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 20,142 miles

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

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

battery (+) terminal loose

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

front registration plate slightly insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2011 18,266 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 17,057 miles

offside and nearside wiper blades split

Pass 10 Sep 2009 15,780 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 14,280 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 12,939 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 11,498 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 VSA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VSA, 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 VSA registered?

BX52 VSA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 21 September 2002.

Is BX52 VSA safe to buy?

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