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BX52 WXM

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,056 mi
Last recorded39,056 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 WXM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 39,056 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 39,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 36,597 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 34,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 34,318 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 32,145 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 32,145 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 29,512 miles

Both front tyres perished

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 27,475 miles

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

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

Power steering rack damp slight leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 25,090 miles

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

Steering rack damp

Pass 29 Sep 2009 23,021 miles

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

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

OSR brake sticking slightly

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,217 miles

Nearside front corner damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2007 19,425 miles

Both rear brakes noisy

Nearside front corner acciedent damaged

Slight power steering fluid leak from the offside rack boot

Pass 18 Sep 2006 12,825 miles

Both rear tyres starting to cracked within the tread pattern

Nearside front tyre has cut to side wall

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

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 WXM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WXM, 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 WXM registered?

BX52 WXM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 September 2002.

Is BX52 WXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX52 WXM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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