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BJ52 TLN

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,476 mi
Last recorded59,476 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 TLN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 59,476 miles

speed sensor pick up ring cracked.

Fail 23 Jan 2015 59,476 miles

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

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

speed sensor pick up ring cracked.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 54,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

nearside front driveshaft speed pick up ring cracked

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outter edges

Pass 25 Jan 2013 50,859 miles

pick up ring on nearside drive shaft corroded and split.

Fail 26 Jan 2012 47,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 47,147 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 43,472 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 43,461 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 39,978 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 39,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 39,639 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 36,623 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 33,427 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge.

Pass 2 Nov 2006 29,648 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 25,279 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 25,275 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 TLN is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TLN, 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 TLN registered?

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

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