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FY52 BTO

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,260 mi
Last recorded73,260 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 BTO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 73,260 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 73,260 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 64,119 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,816 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 53,797 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 51,071 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 44,222 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 44,222 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 34,864 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 31,606 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 25,539 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 25,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 30 Sep 2005 19,830 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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FY52 BTO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FY52 BTO, 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 FY52 BTO registered?

FY52 BTO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is FY52 BTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY52 BTO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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