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NJ52 BYV

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,069 mi
Last recorded89,069 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 BYV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 89,069 miles

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

Sills are corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2017 89,066 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 82,703 miles

Both outer sills are corroded

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

Offside Front Brake bind

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the inside of the treads (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 82,703 miles

Both outer sills are corroded

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

Offside Front Brake bind

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the inside of the treads (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 77,463 miles

n/s track rod end is badly worn

Pass 9 Jan 2014 73,577 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 73,577 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 70,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 67,108 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 64,346 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 61,821 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 58,331 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 52,173 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 44,804 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 38,432 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 38,432 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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NJ52 BYV 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 75%.

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 NJ52 BYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ52 BYV registered?

NJ52 BYV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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