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BT52 UTJ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,004 mi
Last recorded80,004 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 UTJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 80,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately outer sill area/s (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to prescribed area/s not considered excessive at time of test

Fail 1 Jun 2017 80,004 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately outer sill area/s (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to prescribed area/s not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2016 83,677 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded at rear

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 22 Jun 2015 77,800 miles

Oil leak

exhaust flexi section armour broken

Pass 18 Jun 2014 72,365 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2014 72,365 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 66,576 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 61,522 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,933 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 49,377 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 43,160 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 36,517 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 28,243 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 20,394 miles

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

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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BT52 UTJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BT52 UTJ, 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 BT52 UTJ registered?

BT52 UTJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is BT52 UTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 UTJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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