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MJ52 BWO

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,816 mi
Last recorded79,816 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 BWO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 79,816 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 79,816 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 73,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 65,994 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 65,980 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 60,163 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 50,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

srs light on

Fail 11 Apr 2012 50,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

srs light on

Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,854 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 27,689 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 26,605 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2008 20,502 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 16,157 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 16,157 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 14,775 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all four tyres cracking to sidewalls/tread areas not exposing cords

Pass 26 Oct 2005 11,814 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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MJ52 BWO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ52 BWO, 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 MJ52 BWO registered?

MJ52 BWO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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