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BT02 LXJ

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,641 mi
Last recorded46,641 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 LXJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 46,641 miles

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

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

battery loose but secure with bracket

Pass 18 Aug 2012 39,100 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 30,534 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 30,534 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 26,088 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 24,097 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 24,097 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 21,709 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 20,235 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 18,663 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 15,343 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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BT02 LXJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BT02 LXJ, 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 BT02 LXJ registered?

BT02 LXJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is BT02 LXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT02 LXJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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