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FM51 NMX

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,425 mi
Last recorded37,425 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 NMX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 37,425 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

exhaust corroded

wipers split

Pass 17 Jan 2015 26,574 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 22,731 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 22,731 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 21,689 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 21,689 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 20,447 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 20,447 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 18,639 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 16,927 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 15,139 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 13,345 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 11,707 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 10,155 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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FM51 NMX 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 FM51 NMX, 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 NMX registered?

FM51 NMX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 7 February 2002.

Is FM51 NMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM51 NMX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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