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BJ52 OYZ

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,786 mi
Last recorded63,786 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 OYZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 63,786 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 63,786 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 58,742 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 58,742 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 12 Oct 2011 51,430 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 51,425 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 43,526 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,794 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 37,794 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,637 miles

nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracking,cord/ply not visable.would recommend replacing.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 25,557 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 19,659 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 OYZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver 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 OYZ, 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 OYZ registered?

BJ52 OYZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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