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KJ02 BGY

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,881 mi
Last recorded96,881 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 BGY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 96,881 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO TEAR AND SPLIT ON OUTER EDGE BUT CORDS NOT EXPOSED YET !!!!

Fail 23 Jul 2013 96,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO TEAR AND SPLIT ON OUTER EDGE BUT CORDS NOT EXPOSED YET !!!!

Pass 7 Aug 2012 92,996 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 92,964 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 89,467 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 89,467 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2010 84,119 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 84,119 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 74,523 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2008 63,821 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2008 63,821 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 57,885 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 53,012 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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KJ02 BGY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KJ02 BGY, 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 KJ02 BGY registered?

KJ02 BGY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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