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NJ52 WRG

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

50,482 mi
Last recorded50,482 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 WRG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 50,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 49,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 49,280 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 48,540 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 47,878 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 47,257 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 47,257 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 46,685 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 45,808 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 44,754 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 43,902 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 43,069 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 41,676 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 40,185 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 38,479 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 38,479 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,484 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 34,363 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,925 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,416 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 26,050 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 21,110 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 16,510 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 WRG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 WRG, 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

How do I check the history of NJ52 WRG?

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What year was NJ52 WRG registered?

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

Is NJ52 WRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ52 WRG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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