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AK02 NXC

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,779 mi
Last recorded80,779 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 NXC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 80,779 miles

exhaust ruber mounting missing

o/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 5 Dec 2012 80,779 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust ruber mounting missing

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2011 70,528 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2011 70,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 62,238 miles

all flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

both front coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2009 53,822 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 44,689 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 36,439 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 36,439 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 29,261 miles

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

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

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 NXC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NXC, 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 AK02 NXC registered?

AK02 NXC is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 May 2002.

Is AK02 NXC safe to buy?

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