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BL52 JWE

2002 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,388 mi
Last recorded55,388 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 JWE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 55,388 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

main engine mounting nut missing

nearside rear quarter has accident damage

Fail 17 Dec 2012 55,388 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

main engine mounting nut missing

nearside rear quarter has accident damage

Pass 20 Dec 2011 53,155 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

the nearside & offside rear quarter panels are damaged but no sharp edges are visable

unable to fully inspect the front brake discs due to back plates

unable to fully inspect the steering wheel column & its joints due to them not being clearly visable

both of the rear tyres have cuts on the inner side walls but no cord or ply is visable

Fail 20 Dec 2011 53,155 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

the nearside & offside rear quarter panels are damaged but no sharp edges are visable

unable to fully inspect the front brake discs due to back plates

unable to fully inspect the steering wheel column & its joints due to them not being clearly visable

both of the rear tyres have cuts on the inner side walls but no cord or ply is visable

Pass 24 Nov 2010 49,124 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 41,485 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 41,478 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 35,368 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 23,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 14,825 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 10,219 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 JWE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc 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 BL52 JWE, 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 JWE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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