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DS02 BNJ

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,711 mi
Last recorded69,711 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 BNJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 69,711 miles

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

engine has bearing type noise

exhaust quite smokey when running

Fail 27 Feb 2012 69,711 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

engine has bearing type noise

exhaust quite smokey when running

Pass 1 Mar 2011 63,594 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 61,128 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 20 Mar 2010 61,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 20 Apr 2009 59,166 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 59,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 50,947 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 50,825 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 393,400 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 39,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 27,583 miles

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

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
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DS02 BNJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DS02 BNJ, 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 DS02 BNJ registered?

DS02 BNJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 July 2002.

Is DS02 BNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS02 BNJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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