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FM51 NLO

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

50,395 mi
Last recorded50,395 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 NLO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 50,395 miles

N/SF wheel slightly buckled

Outer sills corroding

Slight play in O/SF Track Rod End

Fail 25 Feb 2023 50,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

N/SF wheel slightly buckled

Outer sills corroding

Slight play in O/SF Track Rod End

Pass 24 Mar 2022 47,671 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 47,671 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 46,815 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 46,814 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 45,903 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 44,644 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 44,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 43,156 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 41,194 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight corrosion to both outer sill

Pass 14 Apr 2016 39,262 miles

coolant empty

sills corroding

Fail 14 Apr 2016 39,261 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

coolant empty

sills corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2015 37,256 miles

Exhaust badly corroded at rear/ weak & weeping.

Front drop link bushes splitting.

Play in steering arms.

Fail 2 Apr 2015 37,256 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All 4 tyres badly cracking & in poor condition.

Exhaust badly corroded at rear/ weak & weeping.

Front drop link bushes splitting.

Front tyres worn badly on edges & splitting.

Play in steering arms.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 35,392 miles

All tyres cracking

N/S/F driveshaft speed sensor ring broken

Pass 31 Jan 2012 33,477 miles

all tyres cracking

n/s/f speed sensor ring broken

wipers smearing

Pass 2 Feb 2011 31,055 miles

all tyres cracking

n/s/f speed sensor ring broken

noise from engine

slight inballance on rear foot brake

Pass 20 Jan 2010 28,610 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 25,972 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 23,501 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 21,120 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 18,580 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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FM51 NLO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FM51 NLO, 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 FM51 NLO registered?

FM51 NLO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is FM51 NLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM51 NLO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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