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CU02 NBG

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,713 mi
Last recorded49,713 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 NBG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 49,713 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 49,713 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 45,234 miles

Exhaust centre section badly corroded...

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 42,345 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 39,689 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 39,605 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,163 miles

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

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

front brakes only just met imbalance requirements

Fail 3 Jul 2012 36,163 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 31,805 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 31,802 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 25,624 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 25,212 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 19,945 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 15,325 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perish but good tread

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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CU02 NBG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CU02 NBG, 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 CU02 NBG registered?

CU02 NBG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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