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MJ52 NUY

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,453 mi
Last recorded70,453 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 70,453 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 64,160 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2014 64,152 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 61,585 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 61,566 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 54,712 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 48,721 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 May 2010 43,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 43,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 14 May 2009 36,574 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 34,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear section exhaust holed

steering rack damp

Pass 22 Nov 2008 34,799 miles

rear section exhaust holed

steering rack damp

Pass 10 Nov 2007 28,745 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 229,717 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Oct 2006 229,717 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MJ52 NUY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NUY, 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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MJ52 NUY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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