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BL51 JYC

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,638 mi
Last recorded87,638 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 JYC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 87,638 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

power steering feels notchy

Pass 20 Jan 2012 80,575 miles

N/S door mirror glass missing

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 80,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S door mirror glass missing

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

bonnet safety catch siezed

Pass 31 Jan 2011 71,989 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Jan 2010 61,774 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 49,878 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 49,878 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 41,764 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2008 41,764 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 35,715 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 28,224 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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BL51 JYC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL51 JYC registered?

BL51 JYC is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is BL51 JYC safe to buy?

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