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BJ52 TMO

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,395 mi
Last recorded90,395 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 90,395 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 90,395 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 87,460 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust corroded

n/s/f inner c/v boot spilt

o/s/f elec window faulty

some play in steering rack

Fail 14 Nov 2006 87,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust showing corrosion

n/s/f inner c/v boot spilt

o/s/f elec window faulty

some play in steering rack

Pass 17 Nov 2005 69,340 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter leaking grease †front brake pads getting low †both front tyres starting to wear on edges †185/55r15h

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 TMO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TMO, 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 TMO registered?

BJ52 TMO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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