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BL51 EJU

2002 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,903 mi
Last recorded135,903 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 EJU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 135,903 miles

Oil leak

mil light on

o/s/f steering arms play

Pass 2 Jan 2013 122,033 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 111,752 miles

Oil leak

under body covers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2011 103,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 103,847 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 99,365 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 99,365 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 93,452 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 87,185 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 87,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 81,078 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 81,078 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 74,322 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 74,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BL51 EJU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BL51 EJU, 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 BL51 EJU registered?

BL51 EJU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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