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BJ52 GGU

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,671 mi
Last recorded59,671 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 GGU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 59,671 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 59,588 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 56,561 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 54,993 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 54,992 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 52,011 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 48,950 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 45,976 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 42,405 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,414 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 38,414 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 35,783 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 35,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 28,376 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 GGU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GGU, 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 GGU registered?

BJ52 GGU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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