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OU52 BWX

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,454 mi
Last recorded85,454 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 BWX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 85,454 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 85,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 16 Sep 2010 78,630 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 78,321 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 64,906 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 17 Sep 2008 55,311 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 49,045 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 41,385 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 41,385 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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OU52 BWX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OU52 BWX, 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 OU52 BWX registered?

OU52 BWX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is OU52 BWX safe to buy?

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