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AK02 NWY

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,117 mi
Last recorded85,117 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 NWY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 85,117 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 85,117 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

the nearside rear tyre is close to worn out

Pass 8 Feb 2020 79,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 74,228 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 74,224 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault the air bag light is illuminated (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault the seat belt warning light is illuminated (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 70,207 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 65,921 miles

the rear wiper blkade is in a poor condition

Fail 27 Jan 2017 65,921 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

the rear wiper blkade is in a poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2016 61,525 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 61,481 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 55,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 51,266 miles

Front tyres perishing on outside sidewalls.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 47,696 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 47,696 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 44,733 miles

Rear washer inop

Pass 27 Jan 2011 42,487 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 37,727 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 37,727 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 33,467 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 33,467 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 28,636 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 23,299 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 23,299 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 17,996 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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AK02 NWY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AK02 NWY, 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 AK02 NWY registered?

AK02 NWY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is AK02 NWY safe to buy?

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