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NU51 HXN

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

40,697 mi
Last recorded40,697 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 HXN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 40,697 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

battery loose

nsf tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Jan 2013 40,697 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

battery loose

nsf tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2011 27,653 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 27,653 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 26,828 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front seats will not tilt

wire is loose under o/s/f wing

Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,388 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 25,388 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

light wiring is rubbing on o/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,920 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 23,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 23,141 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 23,138 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2006 22,123 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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NU51 HXN is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NU51 HXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU51 HXN registered?

NU51 HXN is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 10 January 2002.

Is NU51 HXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU51 HXN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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