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BN02 NSV

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,363 mi
Last recorded90,363 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 NSV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 90,363 miles

Nearside speed sensor ring is fractured

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2015 90,363 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside speed sensor ring is fractured

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 87,027 miles

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

both rear tyre walls very badly cracked and perished

slightbplay o/s front wheel

Fail 25 Mar 2014 87,024 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear tyre walls very badly cracked and perished

slightbplay o/s front wheel

Pass 26 Mar 2013 84,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres perished slightly on side walls

Pass 10 Mar 2012 81,057 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 81,037 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 77,707 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 77,702 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 73,905 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 73,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 69,322 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 69,318 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2008 66,011 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 65,707 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 61,149 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 58,004 miles

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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BN02 NSV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 BN02 NSV, 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 BN02 NSV registered?

BN02 NSV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is BN02 NSV safe to buy?

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