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BJ02 FMG

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,821 mi
Last recorded36,821 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 FMG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 36,821 miles

exhaust system showing corrosion

offside rear tyre showing cracks

Pass 13 Sep 2018 36,513 miles

exhaust system showing corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2018 36,513 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust system showing corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2017 36,078 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 34,192 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 31,810 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2014 28,074 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 28,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 24,260 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 20,849 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 14,916 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 13,242 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 12,009 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 11,874 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 11,822 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 11,601 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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BJ02 FMG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BJ02 FMG, 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 BJ02 FMG registered?

BJ02 FMG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 April 2002.

Is BJ02 FMG safe to buy?

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