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BF52 GJE

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,312 mi
Last recorded86,312 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 GJE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 86,312 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 82,526 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2014 82,526 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 77,941 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 77,941 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 73,517 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 70,763 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 70,763 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 64,726 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 56,538 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 56,538 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,261 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 39,451 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 30,581 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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BF52 GJE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF52 GJE, 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 BF52 GJE registered?

BF52 GJE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 11 November 2002.

Is BF52 GJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 GJE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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