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BX52 XDM

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

35,648 mi
Last recorded35,648 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 XDM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 35,648 miles

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall has 2 cuts but not showing cords

Fail 30 Aug 2017 35,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall has 2 cuts but not showing cords

Pass 19 Aug 2016 34,025 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 34,025 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 32,199 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 32,199 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ns wiper split

Pass 20 Aug 2014 30,509 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 29,197 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 27,839 miles

Cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Offside front wiper worn

Pass 19 Aug 2011 26,566 miles

Both rear tyres split/perished

Pass 12 Aug 2010 24,888 miles

Advise n/swasher jet one hole blocked

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 22,995 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 21,137 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 19,496 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 19,496 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2006 17,628 miles

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2005 15,354 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 XDM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XDM, 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 XDM registered?

BX52 XDM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is BX52 XDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX52 XDM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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