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BK52 VZJ

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,484 mi
Last recorded42,484 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 VZJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 42,484 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lights are inoperative

Pass 11 Oct 2017 42,461 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 42,451 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 42,243 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres inner sides worn close to limit.

Fail 17 Nov 2011 42,243 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres inner sides worn close to limit.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 39,621 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 36,985 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 35,331 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 35,330 miles

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 20 Nov 2007 31,532 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 27,202 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
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BK52 VZJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BK52 VZJ, 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 BK52 VZJ registered?

BK52 VZJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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The MOT history for BK52 VZJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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