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NK02 GXT

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,042 mi
Last recorded39,042 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK02 GXT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 39,042 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 2 Mar 2018 39,038 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 37,625 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 34,975 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyre treads cracking

coil spring corroded both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

misting oil leak on steering rack

Fail 25 Feb 2016 34,975 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyre treads cracking

coil spring corroded both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

misting oil leak on steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2015 33,815 miles

corrosion to exhaust (flexi poor condition)

corrosion to suspension components

slight oil leak

surface rust to brake pipes

surface rust to fuel lines

various body damage

Pass 25 Feb 2014 31,791 miles

both rear tyres slight cracks in sidewalls and tread

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

slight surface rust to brake pipes

underbody corrosion forming

Fail 25 Feb 2014 31,791 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slight cracks in sidewalls and tread

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

slight surface rust to brake pipes

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 21 Feb 2013 30,030 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 28,181 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,220 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 26,220 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 24,186 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 24,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 21,794 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 20,081 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 20,081 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 18,140 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2007 18,140 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2006 15,616 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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NK02 GXT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NK02 GXT, 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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NK02 GXT is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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