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NJ52 WPE

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

83,639 mi
Last recorded83,639 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 WPE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 83,639 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 21 Sep 2013 83,604 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 12 Sep 2012 75,782 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise on accident damage to offside

Pass 12 Sep 2012 75,782 miles

advise on accident damage to offside

Pass 26 Sep 2011 67,079 miles

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

both front tyres cracking.

n/s/f outer edge wear on limits

n/s/r tyre cracking.

Fail 26 Sep 2011 67,076 miles

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

both front tyres cracking.

n/s/f tyre outer edge wear to limits

n/s/r tyre tread cracking/walls.

Fail 20 Sep 2011 67,069 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres cracking.

n/s/f tyre outer edge wear to limits

n/s/r tyre tread cracking/walls.

Fail 3 Sep 2010 60,799 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 60,799 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 55,020 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 55,020 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 49,068 miles

accident damage to offside front wing

nearside front driveshaft cv sensor ring cracked

Fail 21 Aug 2008 49,066 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

accident damage to offside front wing

nearside front driveshaft cv sensor ring cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2007 44,747 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 42,444 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 31,024 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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NJ52 WPE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NJ52 WPE, 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 WPE registered?

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

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