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OU52 BXC

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

100,668 mi
Last recorded100,668 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 BXC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 100,668 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 100,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 97,208 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 91,195 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 91,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 86,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 86,697 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 86,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 86,629 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 71,993 miles

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

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

all wiper blades torn

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 71,993 miles

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

all wiper blades torn

Fail 14 Dec 2012 69,031 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 69,031 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 65,457 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 65,457 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 57,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 57,811 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 48,191 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 39,374 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 39,374 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 31,645 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 26,233 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 19,203 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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OU52 BXC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 BXC, 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 OU52 BXC registered?

OU52 BXC is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is OU52 BXC safe to buy?

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