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AE51 NEN

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,951 mi
Last recorded89,951 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 NEN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 89,951 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 89,874 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 77,992 miles

corosion

Pass 8 Apr 2015 67,927 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

under vehicle brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 22 Mar 2014 59,805 miles

BRAKE PIPES ARE COATED IN GREASE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT WITH A SCREW IN TREAD

NEARSIDE SENSOR RING ON DRIVESHAFT IS SPLIT

Fail 15 Mar 2014 59,597 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BRAKE PIPES ARE COATED IN GREASE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT WITH A SCREW IN TREAD

NEARSIDE SENSOR RING ON DRIVESHAFT IS SPLIT

Pass 11 Feb 2013 54,658 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 54,658 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 52,701 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 52,697 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 50,873 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 49,003 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 49,003 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 46,915 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 44,879 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 41,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 38,820 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 38,804 miles

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

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

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

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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AE51 NEN is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE51 NEN, 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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AE51 NEN is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 19 February 2002.

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