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NK02 GYE

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,643 mi
Last recorded48,643 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK02 GYE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 48,643 miles

Coolant leak

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

slight play rack end offside

wiper blade spliting offside

Fail 2 May 2013 48,643 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Coolant leak

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

slight play rack end offside

wiper blade spliting offside

Fail 5 Apr 2013 40,418 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Coolant leak

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

slight play rack end offside

wiper blade splitting offside

Pass 5 Mar 2012 45,344 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 2 Mar 2012 45,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2011 42,262 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 42,261 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 42,101 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,386 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 37,386 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 27,427 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 14,759 miles

power steering drive belt cracked/worn

Fail 25 Jun 2007 13,776 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 13,776 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 11,657 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

all three wiper blades slightly smearing

engine oil level below maximum mark

front tyres on "v" rated and rear tyres on "h" rated

hand brake lever travel high in operation

nearside of steering rack gaitor damp with oil

nearside rear tyre punctured nail in tread

power steering belt age cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2006 11,657 miles

all three wiper blades slightly smearing

engine oil level below maximum mark

front tyres on "v" rated and rear tyres on "h" rated

hand brake lever travel high in operation

nearside of steering rack gaitor damp with oil

nearside rear tyre punctured nail in tread

power steering belt age cracked

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 GYE 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 50%.

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

Is NK02 GYE safe to buy?

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