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BX52 VSY

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,458 mi
Last recorded59,458 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 59,458 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

handbrake lever has travel

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2013 59,458 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

handbrake lever has travel

Pass 18 Oct 2012 50,775 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 47,598 miles

Oil leak

cv boots perished

hand brake high

Fail 26 Oct 2010 42,323 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 42,323 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,023 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 35,472 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 29,900 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

approx 2mm left on front brake pads

Pass 2 Jan 2008 29,900 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

approx 2mm left on front brake pads

Pass 1 Nov 2006 22,882 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 17,041 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 16,906 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 VSY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VSY, 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 VSY registered?

BX52 VSY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 14 September 2002.

Is BX52 VSY safe to buy?

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