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BX52 XDZ

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

73,388 mi
Last recorded73,388 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 XDZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 73,388 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 73,388 miles

Nearside Steering system fouling wheel catching inner wheel arch on full lock (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 70,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 70,650 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 67,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f lower fog-lamp not working

Pass 22 Aug 2013 63,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f lower fog lamp not working

Fail 22 Aug 2013 63,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre nail in inner tread/side-wall,(cracks in tread)

o/s/f lower fog lamp not working!

Pass 23 Aug 2012 59,035 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 59,035 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 54,287 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)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 54,287 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 50,183 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,586 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 41,495 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 33,852 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 33,789 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 24,682 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,682 miles

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

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 XDZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XDZ, 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 XDZ registered?

BX52 XDZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is BX52 XDZ safe to buy?

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