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GV52 BJO

2002 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

177,304 mi
Last recorded177,304 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 BJO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 177,304 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank damp

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Sill/wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 177,304 miles

Fuel tank damp

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Sill/wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 169,028 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded union to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front brakes binding slightly

fuel tank corroded

spare wheel well corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2018 168,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded union to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front brakes binding slightly

fuel tank corroded

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 159,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 159,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 149,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 149,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 138,955 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 126,362 miles

Power steering drive belt perished.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 126,362 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering drive belt perished.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 118,343 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 118,120 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 108,048 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 108,048 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 95,205 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 95,204 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 87,545 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 87,540 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 74,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 74,745 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 58,533 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Oct 2007 58,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2006 45,215 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)

Fail 1 Nov 2005 41,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 41,935 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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GV52 BJO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GV52 BJO, 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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GV52 BJO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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