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BT51 YJY

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,981 mi
Last recorded47,981 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 YJY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 47,981 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front bumper is damaged on the nearside

nearside front speed sensor stator ring is broken ( driveshaft joint )

rear service brake performance is lower than would be expected

Pass 6 Sep 2018 47,034 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

oil leak on engine

Pass 31 Aug 2017 45,536 miles

Bushes on control arms deteriorated but not allowing excessive movement.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Split in plate close to first character (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Split and chunk in tyre side wall showing cord.

Oil leak ()

Rubber missing from clutch pedal

Pass 14 Sep 2016 44,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

clutch pedal rubber is missing

front exhaust system mounting bracket is corroded and broken

nearside front Tyre is cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2015 43,582 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

clutch pedal anti slip is missing

front exhaust mounting has corroded off

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 42,123 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

center/rear exhaust corroded

clutch anti-slip missing

front exhaust mtg corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2014 42,122 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

center/rear exhaust corroded

clutch anti-slip missing

front exhaust mtg corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 40,576 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

clutch anti-slip missing

front exhaust mtg corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Sep 2012 39,289 miles

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

Oil leak

centre/rear exhaust slightly corroded

clutch anti slip rubber missing

front exhaust mtg corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2012 39,289 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre/rear exhaust slightly corroded

clutch anti slip rubber missing

front exhaust mtg corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 37,718 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

small cracks in o/s rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 21 Sep 2011 37,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

small cracks in o/s rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 5 Sep 2011 37,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 28,794 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 25,811 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 23,519 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2008 20,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 17,914 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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BT51 YJY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BT51 YJY, 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 BT51 YJY registered?

BT51 YJY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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