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BX52 VSZ

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,425 mi
Last recorded54,425 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 54,425 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 44,360 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 35,892 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

toothed ring on n/s/f driveshaft split.

Fail 30 Jul 2014 35,892 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

toothed ring on n/s/f driveshaft split.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 31,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

kerb damage to alloys

Pass 10 Dec 2011 30,688 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 30,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 29,781 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 29,781 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 29,066 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 28,279 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

slight play in steering rack offside

Fail 29 Dec 2008 28,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre perished

slight play in steering rack offside

Fail 29 Dec 2007 27,519 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres deteriorating around tread

Pass 29 Dec 2007 27,519 miles

both rear tyres deteriorating around tread

Pass 30 Dec 2006 26,828 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 21,567 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 VSZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VSZ, 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

How do I check the history of BX52 VSZ?

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What year was BX52 VSZ registered?

BX52 VSZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 September 2002.

Is BX52 VSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX52 VSZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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