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BJ02 YTZ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,442 mi
Last recorded51,442 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 51,442 miles

both front seats wont flip forward. seat belts have been checked

off side rear tyre perished

rear brake pipe slightly rusty. rear selection after front to rear

Fail 16 Nov 2015 51,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front seats wont flip forward. seat belts have been checked

off side rear tyre perished

rear brake pipe slightly rusty. rear selection after front to rear

Fail 17 Nov 2014 48,016 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine MILL light is on

Pass 17 Nov 2014 48,016 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine MILL light is on

Pass 27 Nov 2013 39,544 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 39,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 31,487 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 28,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

corrosion to o/s front wheel arch

Pass 28 May 2011 23,865 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 19,474 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 19,440 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 15,233 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 14,284 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

oil leak from gear box

slight flat spot in n/s/r tyre

steering rack gaitors damp with oil

Pass 9 May 2007 13,714 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 12,760 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 YTZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YTZ, 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 YTZ registered?

BJ02 YTZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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