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BX02 OJM

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,400 mi
Last recorded132,400 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 OJM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 132,400 miles

both outer sills rusty

front discs poor

front track control arm bushes worn & weak

Fail 16 Jan 2016 131,852 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

both outer sills rusty

front discs poor

front track control arm bushes worn & weak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 121,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

wiper linkage worn

Fail 13 Jan 2015 121,844 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

E.M.L illuminated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f wheel nut incorrectly seated

wiper linkage worn

Pass 23 Dec 2013 115,814 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 107,168 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 98,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fault with srs

rear tyres getting low

Pass 11 Jan 2011 92,516 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 92,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 86,645 miles

front brake pads low

slight brake bind offside front

Fail 20 Jan 2010 86,645 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake pads low

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 8 Jan 2009 77,135 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 77,128 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 70,960 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 60,040 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 38,124 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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BX02 OJM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BX02 OJM, 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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BX02 OJM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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