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BU52 KMJ

2002 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

150,381 mi
Last recorded150,381 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 KMJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 150,381 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 150,375 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 150,375 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 146,578 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 146,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres perrishing

Pass 12 Apr 2013 135,901 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 135,901 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 128,003 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 119,771 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 111,986 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 111,986 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 106,610 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 106,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 102,384 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 96,613 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 96,613 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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BU52 KMJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BU52 KMJ, 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 BU52 KMJ registered?

BU52 KMJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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