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BG02 YJS

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,453 mi
Last recorded76,453 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 YJS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 76,453 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 65,386 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 65,386 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 52,582 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 42,288 miles

Clutch Pedal,Anti-Slip Rubber Pad Worn Out.

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

No Coolant In Expansion Bottle(Bottle Is Empty).

Fail 24 Oct 2011 42,288 miles

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

Clutch Pedal,Anti-Slip Rubber Pad Worn Out.

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

No Coolant In Expansion Bottle(Bottle Is Empty).

Pass 17 Jan 2011 37,450 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,444 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 29,376 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 25,538 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 21,650 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 21,650 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 16,691 miles

split in sidewall o/s/f/tyre.

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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BG02 YJS 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 BG02 YJS, 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 BG02 YJS registered?

BG02 YJS is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 5 June 2002.

Is BG02 YJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG02 YJS 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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