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BU02 BYJ

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,098 mi
Last recorded43,098 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 BYJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 43,098 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 42,215 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 42,215 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 34,017 miles

steering rack gaiters are slightly damp

Pass 7 Feb 2008 28,625 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 22,391 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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BU02 BYJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU02 BYJ, 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 BU02 BYJ registered?

BU02 BYJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 March 2002.

Is BU02 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 BYJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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