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FM51 NLR

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,482 mi
Last recorded57,482 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 NLR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 6 Apr 2009 57,482 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 45,462 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 42,512 miles

slight fluctuation from offside front brake

Pass 3 Apr 2006 39,848 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 39,663 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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 NLR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NLR, 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 FM51 NLR?

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What year was FM51 NLR registered?

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

Is FM51 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM51 NLR shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM51 NLR have outstanding finance?

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