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DE52 BGU

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

36,066 mi
Last recorded36,066 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 BGU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 36,066 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 28,195 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 23,922 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 23,680 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to crack on outer edge.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 23,331 miles

Beam patterns starting to blur

Corrosion on front brake pipe unions

Corrosion on rear brake pipe unions

Steering rack damp

Fail 28 Aug 2013 23,065 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 23,065 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 22,544 miles

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 23 Aug 2011 21,770 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 20,722 miles

Drivers mirror glass smashed

Front wipers smeering screen

Steering rack gaitors damp

Pass 2 Sep 2009 19,621 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 18,121 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 16,700 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 14,200 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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DE52 BGU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DE52 BGU, 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 DE52 BGU registered?

DE52 BGU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is DE52 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 BGU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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