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MJ52 NUA

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,794 mi
Last recorded117,794 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 NUA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2013 117,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 117,794 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 108,662 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 104,430 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear tyres inner edge thread cracked but no cord exposed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 104,430 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Both rear tyres inner edge thread cracked but no cord exposed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 100,152 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2009 85,583 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 70,122 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 53,908 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 53,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 38,964 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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MJ52 NUA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MJ52 NUA, 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 MJ52 NUA registered?

MJ52 NUA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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