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BX52 XRE

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,565 mi
Last recorded49,565 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 XRE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 49,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 47,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section of (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 43,892 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 43,892 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 40,886 miles

One front reluctor ring cracked.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 38,395 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 36,092 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 33,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 33,246 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,365 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 27,619 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 24,195 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 24,118 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 20,250 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 20,243 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 15,493 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 XRE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XRE, 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 XRE registered?

BX52 XRE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is BX52 XRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX52 XRE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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