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BJ02 GXL

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,014 mi
Last recorded96,014 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 96,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

drivers seat catch not releasing

offside front wing slightly corroded

oil leak around gearbox area

Fail 10 Jun 2011 96,014 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers seat catch not releasing

offside front wing slightly corroded

oil leak around gearbox area

Pass 8 Apr 2010 90,401 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 79,667 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 66,746 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 55,922 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 42,086 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 GXL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GXL, 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 GXL registered?

BJ02 GXL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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