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BX52 XEB

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,431 mi
Last recorded84,431 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 XEB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 84,431 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 84,431 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working none (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 81,844 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 81,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 80,135 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 77,197 miles

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

Nearside rear inner sidewalls cracked and perished

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 73,290 miles

Exhaust blowing

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 73,290 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust blowing

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 68,798 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 68,793 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 63,886 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 58,228 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 51,773 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 42,362 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Nov 2007 41,645 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 41,645 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 33,354 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 33,354 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XEB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XEB, 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 XEB registered?

BX52 XEB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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