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HJ51 BDY

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,818 mi
Last recorded90,818 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 BDY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 90,818 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre nearside/offside ()

Fail 14 Jun 2023 90,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre nearside/offside ()

Pass 16 Jun 2022 79,275 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 68,001 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 28 May 2021 67,990 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 May 2020 55,470 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 55,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 49,112 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 49,112 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 46,775 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 46,773 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 44,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 43,069 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 41,285 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 39,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 37,036 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 37,036 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 34,675 miles

Front discs worn

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 31,843 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 28,447 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 24,641 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 20,511 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 16,632 miles

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

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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HJ51 BDY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HJ51 BDY, 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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HJ51 BDY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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