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AE51 NHJ

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,840 mi
Last recorded72,840 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 NHJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 72,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both rear wheel arches corroded and both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 71,357 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 71,341 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 69,376 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 69,373 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 67,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 67,180 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 64,547 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 60,953 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,352 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 53,641 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 49,629 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 45,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 45,076 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 39,925 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 37,103 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 27,406 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 24,396 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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AE51 NHJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AE51 NHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE51 NHJ registered?

AE51 NHJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 6 February 2002.

Is AE51 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 NHJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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