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CX02 NXW

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,330 mi
Last recorded79,330 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 NXW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 79,330 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 78,171 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 78,169 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 77,086 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 74,099 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 74,095 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 71,436 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 70,483 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 68,668 miles

Slight play in nearside front lower ball joint.

Pass 21 Mar 2018 65,232 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 62,634 miles

Offside Front Outer Slight leak on cv gaiter.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 59,201 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 54,711 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 49,991 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,120 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 44,304 miles

Centre exhaust section plus rear silencer corroding.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,854 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 41,851 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 36,908 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,638 miles

Slight leak on radiator.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 28,405 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 28,405 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 22,610 miles

Near side front tyre worn near to legal limit.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 17,410 miles

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

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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CX02 NXW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CX02 NXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CX02 NXW?

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What year was CX02 NXW registered?

CX02 NXW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is CX02 NXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX02 NXW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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