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BJ52 GFO

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,598 mi
Last recorded76,598 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 GFO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 76,598 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 73,278 miles

o/s front tyre low on tread worn on edges

Fail 28 Mar 2012 73,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s front tyre low on tread worn on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2011 64,304 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 64,304 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 56,280 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 56,280 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 45,801 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 34,745 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 23,746 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 12,425 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 GFO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BJ52 GFO, 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 GFO registered?

BJ52 GFO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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