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BX52 XBA

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,660 mi
Last recorded83,660 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 83,660 miles

front brake discs rusty due to vehicle been standing

speedo reluctor ring corroded and cracked

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion in several places

Pass 19 Mar 2015 82,987 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 80,799 miles

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

all four tyres worn unevenly

Fail 2 Sep 2014 80,799 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all four tyres worn unevenly

Pass 16 Sep 2013 75,250 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven slightly

Fail 16 Sep 2013 75,250 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2012 71,972 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven slightly

Fail 17 Sep 2012 71,972 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven slightly

Fail 19 Sep 2011 66,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres wearing uneven slightly on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2011 66,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres wearing uneven slightly on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2010 61,501 miles

off side front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 8 Sep 2009 55,882 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 51,606 miles

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

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

n/s/f reluctor ring on outer cv joint cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2007 44,497 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 37,008 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 XBA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XBA, 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 XBA registered?

BX52 XBA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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