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FH52 BKU

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

67,280 mi
Last recorded67,280 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 BKU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 67,280 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 67,280 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 55,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 55,249 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 46,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Feb 2019 45,516 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 43,393 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 40,576 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 37,881 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 35,349 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 32,643 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 30,195 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 27,595 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 24,909 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 21,643 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 18,428 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 15,764 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 12,840 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 10,031 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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FH52 BKU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FH52 BKU, 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 FH52 BKU registered?

FH52 BKU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 December 2002.

Is FH52 BKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 BKU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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