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BX52 XFD

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,344 mi
Last recorded63,344 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 63,344 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R lower & O/S/R Lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 61,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

O/S/R & N/S/R Body panels corroded, not likely to cause injury

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper & tail gate damaged, not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Pass 10 Aug 2017 60,791 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

both rear tyres perished

rear boot slightly damaged

rear bumper slightly insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2016 59,211 miles

Rear Bumper insecure ()

coolant cap missing

osf provides insufficient washer liquid

Fail 25 Aug 2016 59,210 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

coolant cap missing

osf provides insufficient washer liquid

Pass 2 Sep 2015 57,712 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 57,712 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 55,400 miles

o/s c/v gaiter slight cut.

Fail 18 Aug 2014 55,400 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres low on tread.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

o/s c/v gaiter slight cut.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 52,974 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing bad on the outer edges,recommend changing.

Fail 15 Aug 2013 52,974 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing bad on the outer edges,recommend changing.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 50,754 miles

exhaust corroded. slight leak from steering rack.

Fail 22 Aug 2012 50,754 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded. slight leak from steering rack.

Fail 30 Aug 2011 48,909 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 48,909 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 43,922 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 38,510 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,653 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 30,725 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,488 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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BX52 XFD is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XFD, 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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BX52 XFD is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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