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NU02 XKP

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,673 mi
Last recorded98,673 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU02 XKP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 98,673 miles

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

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 89,356 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 89,356 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2014 84,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 May 2014 84,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2013 81,042 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking slightly

speed sensor ring fractured

Fail 4 Jun 2013 81,039 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking slightly

speed sensor ring fractured

Pass 4 May 2012 76,619 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 71,528 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 66,855 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 61,555 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2009 61,555 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 55,211 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 49,396 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 43,127 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 43,100 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 XKP is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 NU02 XKP, 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 XKP registered?

NU02 XKP is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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