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MA52 NNV

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,802 mi
Last recorded85,802 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 NNV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 85,802 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant level low

Pass 24 Sep 2019 78,484 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 70,660 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly rusty, offside /nearside as pipes join and exit both rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 63,718 miles

both front tyres now down to 3mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

front exhaust flexs starting to deteriorate

off side rear tyre wearing on inside edge uneven

Pass 3 Oct 2016 56,877 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 53,736 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 53,736 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped after flexi section (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 50,771 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 47,315 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 47,315 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 44,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 44,022 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 40,035 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 40,035 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 36,777 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 33,748 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 29,648 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust front pipe flexy hose worn

n/s/r tyre outer side wall cracked

Fail 19 Sep 2008 29,648 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust front pipe flexy hose worn

n/s/r tyre outer side wall cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2007 24,173 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 20,361 miles

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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MA52 NNV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA52 NNV, 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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MA52 NNV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 5 October 2002.

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