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NJ02 VNG

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,374 mi
Last recorded40,374 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 VNG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 40,374 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 40,347 miles

Exhaust system insecure front bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 35,988 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre tread split

Pass 4 Apr 2017 35,395 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 34,332 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 32,602 miles

Advise rear exhaust section has gas leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 30,889 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 29,005 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 27,148 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 25,033 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 22,870 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 19,944 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,949 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 13,983 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 11,820 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 11,820 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 VNG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VNG, 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 VNG registered?

NJ02 VNG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 11 April 2002.

Is NJ02 VNG safe to buy?

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