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BX52 GWJ

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,842 mi
Last recorded64,842 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 GWJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 64,842 miles

Central Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 63,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 63,269 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 56,817 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 56,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 55,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 54,044 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 52,869 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 51,415 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 49,186 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 49,186 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 46,065 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 42,636 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 40,263 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 39,058 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 38,058 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 37,392 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 36,654 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 36,230 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BX52 GWJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BX52 GWJ, 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 BX52 GWJ registered?

BX52 GWJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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