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NK02 PHN

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,030 mi
Last recorded79,030 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK02 PHN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 79,030 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 77,007 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Outer Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 19 Jul 2018 77,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Outer Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Jul 2017 76,412 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 74,060 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 71,496 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 71,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2014 68,947 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 63,618 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 57,956 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 57,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 47,365 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 47,365 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 42,107 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,533 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 37,681 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 35,496 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 32,780 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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NK02 PHN is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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