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BX52 XBW

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,305 mi
Last recorded36,305 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 XBW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 36,305 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 36,304 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 33,013 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 28,147 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 26,489 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 25,387 miles

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

n/s/r tyre deteriated

Pass 23 Apr 2015 25,387 miles

n/s/r tyre deteriated

Pass 4 Apr 2014 22,621 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 22,377 miles

wipers smear.....

Pass 12 Oct 2011 21,914 miles

O/S/F tyre cut on outer sidewall.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 21,500 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 20,695 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 19,648 miles

both rear doors dificult to open (siezed)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 19,628 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear doors dificult to open (siezed)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 19,127 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 18,264 miles

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

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

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 XBW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XBW, 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 XBW registered?

BX52 XBW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is BX52 XBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX52 XBW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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