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BN02 KJX

2002 Rover 25

Orange Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,158 mi
Last recorded77,158 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 KJX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 77,158 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 77,158 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 74,098 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 74,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 70,033 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Damage to n/s/f bumper & wing

Exhaust system corroded front to rear

Handbrake travel high

N/s outer sill corroded in places

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / worn on outer side wall / worn on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / worn on outer side wall / worn on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 66,672 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 63,522 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 59,530 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 57,280 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 57,275 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 55,281 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 53,272 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 53,267 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 51,005 miles

offside rear tyre cracked on sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 12 Mar 2013 48,666 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,797 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,791 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 40,064 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 30 Mar 2009 35,939 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 35,939 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,026 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 27,182 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 22,491 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 22,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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BN02 KJX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Orange with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN02 KJX, 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 BN02 KJX registered?

BN02 KJX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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