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BJ52 OYS

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,157 mi
Last recorded72,157 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 OYS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 72,157 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 67,574 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 67,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs badly pitted and rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2010 61,384 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 55,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2008 49,199 miles

high brake travel high

slight play in o/s/f rackend

airbag light on dash

dampness on n/s steering rack

Fail 29 Mar 2008 49,199 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

airbag light on dash

dampness on n/s steering rack

high brake travel high

slight play in o/s/f rackend

Pass 30 Apr 2007 44,158 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 44,150 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 43,492 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 35,792 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 35,787 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OYS is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BJ52 OYS, 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 OYS registered?

BJ52 OYS is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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