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BL51 NRF

2002 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,502 mi
Last recorded70,502 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 NRF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 70,502 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead to strut tower (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipe by fuel tank corroded slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2019 67,377 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead brace, in engine bay by strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded by tank ()

Nearside Rear brake only just met required efficiency. may need repair

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust emissions only just met, engine may need service or repair

Pass 17 Feb 2018 64,300 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 64,290 miles

Nearside 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 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 8 Feb 2017 61,038 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 56,917 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 53,577 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 50,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2014 50,390 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2013 47,797 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 17 Feb 2012 44,713 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust has small hole but at time of test was not leaking any gases

Pass 16 Feb 2011 41,794 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 39,276 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 36,379 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 36,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 32,860 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 29,072 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 25,320 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 25,320 miles

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

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

Offside 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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BL51 NRF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BL51 NRF, 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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BL51 NRF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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