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BJ02 UYK

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

121,454 mi
Last recorded121,454 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 UYK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 121,454 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 May 2025 120,431 miles

o/s and n/s front and rear wheel arches corroded

o/s and n/s outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2024 118,454 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 May 2023 115,797 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 112,584 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 109,196 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 105,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 101,159 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 93,650 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 May 2017 86,675 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 78,662 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 69,444 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 62,768 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 59,821 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2012 56,978 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 May 2012 56,874 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 May 2011 52,138 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 47,143 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 42,886 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 37,772 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 30,694 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 30,692 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 23,217 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 UYK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 UYK, 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 UYK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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