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BG52 KGJ

2002 Rover 25

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,318 mi
Last recorded61,318 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 KGJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 61,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 57,357 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 54,562 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 54,543 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 51,851 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 48,405 miles

Offside Power steering component components slightly misaligned Power steering pipe clip broken pipe still secure (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 45,156 miles

Nearside and offside front outer driveshaft gators slightly perished

Pass 2 Apr 2019 43,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Slight perishing on nearside and offside front outer driveshaft gators

Fail 1 Apr 2019 43,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Slight perishing on nearside and offside front outer driveshaft gators

Pass 3 Apr 2018 42,956 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 40,443 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2016 37,839 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2015 35,631 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 34,513 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 32,403 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 30,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 30,667 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 29,846 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 29,846 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 26,163 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,053 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 14,399 miles

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

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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BG52 KGJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BG52 KGJ, 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 BG52 KGJ registered?

BG52 KGJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is BG52 KGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 KGJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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