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NU02 WBY

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,079 mi
Last recorded91,079 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU02 WBY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 91,079 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 84,311 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 84,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 78,381 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 78,381 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 70,591 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 62,965 miles

advise off side rear tyer cut

Pass 23 Apr 2008 55,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 47,641 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 40,219 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 40,102 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 40,102 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)

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

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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NU02 WBY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU02 WBY, 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 NU02 WBY registered?

NU02 WBY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 8 May 2002.

Is NU02 WBY safe to buy?

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