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BJ52 GEK

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,164 mi
Last recorded72,164 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 GEK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 72,164 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 68,450 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 68,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 63,798 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 57,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2011 53,963 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 45,183 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 35,327 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 28,208 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 18,797 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 14,086 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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BJ52 GEK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BJ52 GEK, 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 BJ52 GEK registered?

BJ52 GEK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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