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BJ02 GXC

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,324 mi
Last recorded74,324 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 GXC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 74,324 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 74,272 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front tyres slight edge worn inside edge

Pass 1 Jun 2013 65,078 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 65,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 55,103 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 43,386 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2011 43,386 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 42,453 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 38,478 miles

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 26 Nov 2007 33,040 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 30,445 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 24,576 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 GXC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GXC, 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 GXC registered?

BJ02 GXC is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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