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BF52 GJG

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,968 mi
Last recorded137,968 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 137,968 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 137,968 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 126,984 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 126,742 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 119,408 miles

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Impact damage drivers side front and rear wing areas.

Fail 4 Aug 2015 119,408 miles

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Impact damage drivers side front and rear wing areas.

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 116,249 miles

Impact damage to drivers side rear

Fail 1 Aug 2014 116,247 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Impact damage to drivers side rear

Pass 1 Aug 2013 112,409 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 107,435 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

REAR EXHAUST POOR

TOW BAR PLUG SOCKET FAULT

Pass 4 Jul 2011 96,859 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 83,284 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 77,656 miles

advise both front tyres worn on inside edge.

advise rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 May 2008 62,828 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 52,442 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 46,224 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 34,037 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 GJG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BF52 GJG, 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 GJG registered?

BF52 GJG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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