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BG02 YKJ

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,564 mi
Last recorded95,564 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 YKJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 95,564 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 77,468 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 68,793 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Foot pedle rubber wearing thin

Off Side rear tyre cracking in side wall

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 68,793 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Foot pedle rubber wearing thin

Off Side rear tyre cracking in side wall

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 63,281 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 60,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 60,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 59,917 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2010 55,091 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 50,781 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 46,752 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 42,128 miles

brake warning light illuminated

Fail 4 Jul 2007 42,128 miles

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

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 16 Jun 2006 35,716 miles

handbrake warning light staying on

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 YKJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver 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 YKJ, 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 BG02 YKJ registered?

BG02 YKJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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