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EK02 NZU

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,097 mi
Last recorded96,097 miles
Recorded on15 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 NZU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2016 96,097 miles

Oil leaks

Pass 16 May 2015 93,061 miles

damage to screen

Fail 16 May 2015 93,038 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

damage to screen

Pass 15 May 2014 89,867 miles

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

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

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 14 May 2014 89,851 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 15 May 2013 86,695 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2013 86,694 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front screen damage

Pass 13 May 2012 83,018 miles

brake fluid on brake servo & steering rack

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 May 2011 79,323 miles

both outer cv boots in poor condition

brake fluid level below maximum

chip in windscreen

n/s/f tyre on minimum limit (recommend replacement)

o/s handbrake cable in poor condition

o/s/f tyre underinflated

slight sideways movement in handbrake lever

Pass 16 May 2010 73,809 miles
Pass 10 May 2009 69,557 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 62,292 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 56,447 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 50,865 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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EK02 NZU 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 78.6%.

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 EK02 NZU, 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

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What year was EK02 NZU registered?

EK02 NZU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is EK02 NZU safe to buy?

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