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BJ52 PTX

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,282 mi
Last recorded103,282 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 103,282 miles

Oil leak ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 90,840 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod inner steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level stop lamp not working

reverse lamp not working

trace of oil around engine

Fail 9 Feb 2017 90,840 miles

high level stop lamp not working

reverse lamp not working

trace of oil around engine

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod inner steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 79,361 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 79,361 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 71,482 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 71,473 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 64,005 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 55,485 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 55,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,974 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 43,211 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 38,592 miles

nearside front tyre side wall damaged slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2008 31,916 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 25,435 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 19,653 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 14,811 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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BJ52 PTX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

BJ52 PTX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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