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BJ02 XMW

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,963 mi
Last recorded71,963 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 XMW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 71,963 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 68,921 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 68,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 66,453 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 66,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 50,679 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 37,302 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 34,130 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 32,677 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 31,558 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 30,205 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 29,025 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 26,744 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 23,797 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 20,918 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 XMW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XMW, 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 XMW registered?

BJ02 XMW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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