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BN02 NVJ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,935 mi
Last recorded141,935 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 NVJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 141,935 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 135,309 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 135,283 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 134,137 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 132,983 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 131,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 130,794 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 130,794 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 129,203 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 127,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 127,592 miles

Nearside 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 125,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 121,633 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 121,633 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 119,137 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 11,497 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 95,273 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 95,273 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 73,024 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 39,283 miles

front number plate is broken

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 NVJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN02 NVJ, 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 NVJ registered?

BN02 NVJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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