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NU02 XLL

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,637 mi
Last recorded70,637 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 70,637 miles

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 May 2018 70,629 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 69,597 miles

gearbox oil eak

Fail 16 May 2017 69,597 miles

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

gearbox oil eak

Pass 17 May 2016 68,480 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 68,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 67,152 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 14 May 2015 67,152 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 65,907 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 64,665 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 64,665 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 63,523 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 61,920 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 60,567 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 60,560 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 58,902 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 56,895 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 52,677 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 43,600 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 43,600 miles

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)

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

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

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 XLL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XLL, 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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NU02 XLL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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