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BX02 NTK

2002 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,430 mi
Last recorded168,430 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 NTK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 168,430 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jul 2016 168,420 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure mishaped (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 166,309 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 164,021 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 164,021 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 160,033 miles

Both front brake discs are worn

NSF tyre worn close to limmit on outer edge

Pass 2 Jul 2012 158,758 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre walls and front nearside wall slight cracking and perishing

Fail 2 Jul 2012 158,758 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre walls and front nearside wall slight cracking and perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2011 156,484 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 154,829 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 142,377 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 142,377 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 131,991 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 131,991 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch slipping

Pass 14 Mar 2007 116,799 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 116,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 92,628 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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BX02 NTK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BX02 NTK, 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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BX02 NTK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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