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GX52 BJU

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,425 mi
Last recorded88,425 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 BJU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 88,425 miles

font screen damaged in excess of 40mm but not obscuring drivers view of road

Pass 27 Feb 2015 86,519 miles

crack on bottem off windscreen but not in drivers view of the road

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 83,250 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 83,250 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 764,111 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 764,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 63,864 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 63,864 miles

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges close to limit

Fail 14 Mar 2011 49,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 49,515 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,502 miles

exhaust corroded

front pads getting low

oil leak

wipers poor

Fail 13 Apr 2010 45,502 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

front pads getting low

oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,339 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroding

front pads on limit

Fail 15 Apr 2009 40,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroding

front pads on limit

Fail 3 Apr 2008 34,141 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,141 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,701 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 21,446 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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GX52 BJU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GX52 BJU, 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 GX52 BJU registered?

GX52 BJU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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