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MT52 NYF

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,029 mi
Last recorded89,029 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 NYF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 89,029 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 89,028 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 86,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 86,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Dec 2013 81,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 81,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Nov 2012 74,227 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2012 74,227 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)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2011 62,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

bonnet catch very stiff

Pass 23 Dec 2010 46,095 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)

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

both windscreen wipers split

exhaust flexi outer skin deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2009 33,637 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 26,391 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 21,195 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 18,169 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 14,455 miles

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

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

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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MT52 NYF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MT52 NYF, 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 MT52 NYF registered?

MT52 NYF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is MT52 NYF safe to buy?

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