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BX52 VUB

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,610 mi
Last recorded99,610 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 VUB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 99,610 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

windscreen cracked but not directly in driver's view of the road

Fail 22 Mar 2017 99,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

windscreen cracked but not directly in driver's view of the road

Pass 19 Mar 2016 94,970 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

windscreen cracked but not effecting drivers view.

Fail 27 Mar 2015 91,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side door sill starting to go rusty

rear tyres starting to perish

windscreen damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2015 91,349 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

near side door sill starting to go rusty

rear tyres starting to perish

windscreen damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2014 89,472 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery not very secure

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Fail 28 Mar 2014 89,472 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery not very secure

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2013 87,572 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

battery not very secure

Fail 2 Apr 2013 87,572 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

battery not very secure

Pass 28 Mar 2012 85,422 miles

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

hand brake at top of travel

srs light on

Pass 10 Mar 2011 73,962 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 58,525 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 58,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 42,586 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 23,122 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 25,205 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 25,205 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 23,736 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 VUB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VUB, 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 VUB registered?

BX52 VUB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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