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BX02 NTO

2002 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

147,354 mi
Last recorded147,354 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 NTO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 147,354 miles

Offside Rear door not opening from inside

Oil leak ()

both outer sills corroding

Fail 21 Mar 2018 147,350 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 4.27 1/m (7.4.B.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear door not opening from inside

Oil leak ()

both outer sills corroding

Pass 17 Mar 2017 136,893 miles

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

Oil leak ()

washer pipe leaking under bonnet

Fail 17 Mar 2017 136,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

washer pipe leaking under bonnet

Pass 17 Mar 2016 121,208 miles

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

coolant level low

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 121,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing seatbelt catch not accessable (5.1.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

coolant level low

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 108,390 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 97,531 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 97,531 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 84,298 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 78,343 miles

front brake pads low n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 6 Mar 2012 78,343 miles

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

front brake pads low n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 69,921 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 60,179 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 60,179 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge. slight wear in o/s/f tie rod. o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,096 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 52,096 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 44,055 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 44,055 miles

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 30 Mar 2007 36,166 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 36,166 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 28,097 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 NTO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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