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BJ02 UAV

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,016 mi
Last recorded90,016 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 90,016 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount area / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount area / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Light oil leak either side of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 87,801 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 87,799 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 85,794 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 80,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2019 80,854 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 76,321 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 71,597 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 66,367 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 61,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight wear on offside front tyre outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 56,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Apr 2014 56,155 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Apr 2013 50,934 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 50,934 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 44,284 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 39,037 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 36,473 miles

both rear tyres showing age deterioration

Pass 9 Apr 2009 33,030 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 33,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 28,418 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 28,418 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

centre exhaust pipe corroded

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2007 24,744 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 20,240 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 UAV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UAV, 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 UAV registered?

BJ02 UAV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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