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BJ02 UNZ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,628 mi
Last recorded77,628 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 UNZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 77,628 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated On both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 75,145 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 75,130 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill rotted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 74,153 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 74,130 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 72,635 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 72,635 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases By joint at rear (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 70,620 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 68,347 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 64,872 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

oil leak ON GEAR BOX

Pass 14 Mar 2012 61,244 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak GEAR BOX

Pass 10 Mar 2011 57,603 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 57,603 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,582 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 47,653 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 41,525 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 36,368 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 36,368 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 30,155 miles

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

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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BJ02 UNZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UNZ, 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 UNZ registered?

BJ02 UNZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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