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FX02 NZS

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

68,867 mi
Last recorded68,867 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 NZS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 68,867 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 62,212 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 55,716 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 55,710 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 46,887 miles

Front Exhaust and bracket

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All x4 except near side front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 46,887 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust and bracket

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All x4 except near side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 39,233 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 38,016 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 36,828 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 35,299 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 32,792 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 31,336 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 31,309 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 29,833 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 27,848 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 25,733 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 25,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 23,502 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 21,502 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 19,073 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2006 17,009 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 16,983 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 NZS is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FX02 NZS, 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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What year was FX02 NZS registered?

FX02 NZS is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is FX02 NZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX02 NZS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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