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FX02 NHL

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,798 mi
Last recorded116,798 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 NHL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2017 116,798 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested leaking pipe (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested leaking pipe (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe split (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside 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 not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front fog light

anti freeze tank empty

engine oil below minimum

Pass 24 Oct 2016 112,595 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 112,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 104,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 104,522 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside 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 not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 98,529 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 98,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 92,735 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side rear tyre 2.0mm

Pass 25 Oct 2012 89,712 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 83,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2010 72,559 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 72,559 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Advise battery light illuminated

Pass 3 Mar 2010 71,740 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Mar 2010 71,740 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Feb 2009 70,879 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 70,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 68,961 miles

handbrake high

Pass 11 May 2007 67,061 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 55,365 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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FX02 NHL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FX02 NHL, 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.

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FX02 NHL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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