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FM51 NMK

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,148 mi
Last recorded78,148 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 78,148 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 700,019 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 700,019 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 59,306 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 59,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 53,692 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 53,636 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 50,367 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 50,367 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 47,367 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 47,360 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 45,117 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 43,668 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 42,268 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 40,352 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 35,600 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 30,712 miles

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

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

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2006 25,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust repaired with tempory sealant

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 NMK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FM51 NMK, 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 NMK registered?

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

Is FM51 NMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM51 NMK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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