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NJ02 RYD

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,641 mi
Last recorded72,641 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 RYD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 72,641 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 65,353 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

movement in nearside front arm bush

movement in offside front arm bush

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear brake flexy rubbing against wheel arch cover

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear brake flexy rubbing against wheel arch cover

Fail 5 Mar 2015 65,353 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

movement in nearside front arm bush

movement in offside front arm bush

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear brake flexy rubbing against wheel arch cover

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear brake flexy rubbing against wheel arch cover

Pass 11 Mar 2014 61,836 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 61,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 58,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

front wipers split but clear windscreen

Fail 7 Mar 2013 58,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

front wipers split but clear windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2012 53,785 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 49,626 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,626 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 44,460 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 44,460 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 40,185 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 40,185 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 34,879 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 34,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 9 Mar 2007 30,238 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 25,120 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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NJ02 RYD is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NJ02 RYD, 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 NJ02 RYD registered?

NJ02 RYD is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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