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BJ02 USU

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,466 mi
Last recorded87,466 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 USU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 87,466 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jul 2018 87,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2017 78,605 miles

n/s front tyre bald outer edge and low inner edge

n/s rear tyre low outer edge

o/s front tyre low edges

Fail 29 Jun 2017 78,605 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s front tyre bald outer edge and low inner edge

n/s rear tyre low outer edge

o/s front tyre low edges

Pass 9 Jun 2016 66,746 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn outer edge

outer c,v boots perished

Pass 24 Jun 2015 55,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Flexi frayed

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 46,254 miles

Exhaust Flexi Frayed

N/S/F Tyre Perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Signs Of Front Wheels Fouling On Inner Arches

Pass 4 Jul 2014 46,254 miles

Exhaust Flexi Frayed

N/S/F Tyre Perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Signs Of Front Wheels Fouling On Inner Arches

Pass 28 Jun 2013 34,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc's slightly worn

n/s/f outer cv boot slightly perished

o/s/f outer cv boot slightly perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Jul 2012 28,165 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 24,917 miles

advise onengine oil level very lowe had to top up to carry out emmissions test 3 ltrs of 10/40

Pass 2 Jun 2010 22,309 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 22,309 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 19,916 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 16,620 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 16,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 14,318 miles

advise on n/s and o/s front tyres getting low on tread monitor

Pass 3 May 2006 11,359 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 11,359 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 USU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 USU, 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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BJ02 USU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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