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BL52 HYJ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,611 mi
Last recorded74,611 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 HYJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 74,611 miles

HAND BRAKE HI IN CAR. SLIT BIND ON N*S*F* BRAKE

N*S*R* DOOR AND WHEEL ARCH DAMAGED

N*S*R* TYRE SLIT RUN OUT ON TRED IN SIDE EGE

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front pipe outer brade not fixed

Fail 16 Oct 2012 74,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

HAND BRAKE HI IN CAR. SLIT BIND ON N*S*F* BRAKE

N*S*R* DOOR AND WHEEL ARCH DAMAGED

N*S*R* TYRE SLIT RUN OUT ON TRED IN SIDE EGE

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front pipe outer brade not fixed

Pass 21 Oct 2011 66,676 miles

exhaust bad fit, catching rear axle.

nearside rear prescribed area has damage but not excessive

Fail 21 Oct 2011 66,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust bad fit, catching rear axle.

nearside rear prescribed area has damage but not excessive

Pass 11 Oct 2010 58,579 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 50,037 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 46,703 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 46,703 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

damage to rear of vehicle and front bumper

Pass 29 Dec 2007 39,552 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 39,549 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2006 32,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 32,178 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 25,550 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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BL52 HYJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BL52 HYJ, 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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BL52 HYJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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