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MJ52 BWU

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

187,377 mi
Last recorded187,377 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 BWU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2020 187,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged and inop

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 173,816 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged and inop

Fail 9 Oct 2019 173,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged and inop

Pass 11 Oct 2018 153,690 miles

Offside Front Fog light inoperative

Fail 10 Oct 2018 153,688 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst pipe rear joining corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog light inoperative

Pass 2 Oct 2017 133,471 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear before fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 133,471 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear before fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 116,356 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear before fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 97,594 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking with age

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 79,800 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 67,759 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 67,739 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 56,683 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 41,703 miles

Offside front fog lamp out

Fail 10 Jan 2012 41,703 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front fog lamp out

Pass 12 Jan 2011 40,029 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 39,984 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 34,029 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 27,841 miles

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

fault on bonnet catch, may be stiff inside catc h or may need a new cable ? bonnet is locked down securely.

Pass 2 Jan 2008 23,405 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 18,560 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 16,497 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 BWU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MJ52 BWU, 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 BWU registered?

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

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