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BX52 VSE

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,953 mi
Last recorded89,953 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 89,953 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 85,963 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 85,963 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 79,035 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)

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

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

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 8 Feb 2012 79,035 miles

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

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)

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

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

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 23 Feb 2011 66,359 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 66,358 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 59,802 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 59,802 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 51,304 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 45,936 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 45,936 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 37,105 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 37,105 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 VSE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VSE, 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 VSE registered?

BX52 VSE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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