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FV52 BJY

2002 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,721 mi
Last recorded82,721 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 BJY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 82,721 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen cracked but not affecting view.

Fail 4 Nov 2017 82,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hub (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

The rear exhaust flange corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2016 82,721 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 82,721 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 82,721 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 78,777 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 72,832 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 62,764 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 62,764 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 61,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 58,226 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 58,226 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 55,387 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking

slight play in steering rack [ o/s ]

Pass 26 Nov 2008 53,306 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 53,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 456,469 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 16 Oct 2006 32,062 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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FV52 BJY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FV52 BJY, 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 FV52 BJY registered?

FV52 BJY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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