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LW51 NXR

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,004 mi
Last recorded47,004 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 NXR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 47,004 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 46,754 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 46,076 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 44,265 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 43,905 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 43,905 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 43,139 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 41,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 41,981 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 40,984 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 39,485 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 37,111 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise on condition of o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 8 Feb 2010 33,828 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 30,638 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 30,638 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 27,868 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 25,573 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 25,573 miles

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

center section corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2006 22,374 miles

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

Offside 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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LW51 NXR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LW51 NXR, 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 LW51 NXR registered?

LW51 NXR is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 21 February 2002.

Is LW51 NXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW51 NXR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LW51 NXR have outstanding finance?

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