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MJ52 BWY

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

59,143 mi
Last recorded59,143 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 59,143 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 58,636 miles

Both rear wheel arches some corrosion

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front cross member some corrosion

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2016 58,623 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2015 58,557 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

slight corrosion underbody !!!!

Pass 25 Oct 2014 56,558 miles

CV boot wet with grease but no leak found time of test

Exhaust brackets corroded

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack wet but no leak found time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2013 54,775 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 54,642 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 54,174 miles

n/s o/s front tyres worn on edge ???

n/s/r tyre slight splitting in tread ???

steering rack damp no leak found ??

Pass 18 Oct 2010 48,917 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s & o/s rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 18 Oct 2010 48,917 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s & o/s rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,230 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 34,881 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 27,836 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 23,899 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 BWY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MJ52 BWY, 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 BWY registered?

MJ52 BWY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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