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NJ02 VMW

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,112 mi
Last recorded59,112 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 VMW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 59,112 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 55,046 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 47,781 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 47,781 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 44,100 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 40,458 miles

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

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

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

exhaust hanger corroded loose but system still supported ok

exhaust heat shield insecure

wiper blade split but clearing ok

Pass 14 May 2012 37,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 May 2011 34,178 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 31,643 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 29,086 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 26,638 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 24,936 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2007 24,936 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 19,388 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 10,663 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 VMW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 NJ02 VMW, 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 VMW registered?

NJ02 VMW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 12 July 2002.

Is NJ02 VMW safe to buy?

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