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NU02 XMR

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,994 mi
Last recorded85,994 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU02 XMR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 85,994 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S AND O/S CILLS SHOWING SURFACE CORROSION

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 84,207 miles

FUEL LINES SHOWING SURFACE RUST

N/S AND O/S CILLS SHOWING SURFACE RUST

Pass 3 Apr 2013 80,057 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 80,057 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 70,878 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 69,469 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 69,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 62,508 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 62,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 56,261 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 52,178 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 46,114 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 38,633 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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NU02 XMR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XMR, 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 XMR registered?

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

Is NU02 XMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU02 XMR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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