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J1 WAM

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

52,804 mi
Last recorded52,804 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 WAM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 52,804 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 50,000 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 47,530 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 47,530 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 45,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 42,489 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsr tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 40,369 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades have ripped rubbers (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 38,920 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 38,019 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 36,894 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 36,894 miles

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

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 35,330 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 33,792 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 32,045 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 30,743 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 28,544 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 30 Jun 2011 26,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 May 2010 24,795 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 22,916 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 22,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2008 20,572 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 17,619 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 13,654 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)

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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J1 WAM 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 87%.

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 J1 WAM, 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 J1 WAM registered?

J1 WAM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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