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NJ52 OBS

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,058 mi
Last recorded64,058 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 OBS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 64,058 miles

fuel pipes and brake pipes greased

underbody corrosion floor and both sills

wheel trims fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2016 64,025 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes and brake pipes greased

underbody corrosion floor and both sills

wheel trims fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 59,900 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to fuel tank and straps

corrosion to power steering pipes

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to underbody

o/s/f seat tilt inop

surface rust to all brake pipes

Pass 10 Nov 2014 57,282 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to power steering pipes

corrosion to suspension components

front wiper blades poor condition

fuel tank poor condition

fuel tank straps poor condition

heavy corrosion to outer sills

o/s seat tilt inop

slight play in outer c,v joints

surface rust to brake pipes

underbody corrosion forming

wear to all suspension bushes

Fail 10 Nov 2014 57,282 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to power steering pipes

corrosion to suspension components

front wiper blades poor condition

fuel tank poor condition

fuel tank straps poor condition

heavy corrosion to outer sills

o/s seat tilt inop

slight play in outer c,v joints

surface rust to brake pipes

underbody corrosion forming

wear to all suspension bushes

Pass 26 Nov 2013 54,655 miles

clutch and brake pedal anti slip rubbers/covers worn

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to petrol tank straps

corrosion to power steering pipes

corrosion to suspension components

cracks in n/s/f outer c,v gaiter

n/s/f speedo pick up ring broken

slight damage to windscreen

surface rust to brake pipes

underbody corrosion forming

Fail 26 Nov 2013 54,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

clutch and brake pedal anti slip rubbers/covers worn

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to petrol tank straps

corrosion to power steering pipes

corrosion to suspension components

cracks in n/s/f outer c,v gaiter

n/s/f speedo pick up ring broken

slight damage to windscreen

surface rust to brake pipes

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 30 Oct 2012 51,463 miles

both front seat tilts not working.

corrosion to all coil springs.

corrosion to front brake discs.

corrosion to fuel tank straps.

corrosion to suspension components.

n/s/f spot lamp cover missing.

n/s/r lamp slightly damaged.

o/s/f c.v gaiter in very poor condition.

surface rust to brake pipes.

Fail 30 Oct 2012 51,463 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front seat tilts not working.

corrosion to all coil springs.

corrosion to front brake discs.

corrosion to fuel tank straps.

corrosion to suspension components.

n/s/f spot lamp cover missing.

n/s/r lamp slightly damaged.

o/s/f c.v gaiter in very poor condition.

oil level slightly low.

surface rust to brake pipes.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 48,295 miles

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust front pipe poor condition

surface rust to all brake pipes

Pass 12 Nov 2010 45,092 miles

corrosion to exhaust

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,444 miles

front tyres worn edges

rear tyres heavy cracks in sidewalls and tread

Pass 3 Jun 2008 36,908 miles

exhaust poor condition.

Pass 17 May 2007 33,792 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 29,205 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 22,643 miles

EXCESS TRAVEL ON HAND BRAKE LEVER

N/S/F TYRE ON 1.6 LIMIT

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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NJ52 OBS is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green 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 OBS, 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 NJ52 OBS registered?

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

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