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NV51 OBX

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

85,351 mi
Last recorded85,351 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 OBX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 85,351 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 85,351 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 May 2018 78,799 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 73,222 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 73,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 67,151 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 67,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2015 62,281 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 62,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 May 2014 57,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 57,616 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 52,163 miles

cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 10 May 2013 52,163 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 10 May 2012 47,619 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 47,619 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 40,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 40,997 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 34,986 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 34,986 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 28,814 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 22,916 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 17,837 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 9,160 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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NV51 OBX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 NV51 OBX, 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

How do I check the history of NV51 OBX?

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What year was NV51 OBX registered?

NV51 OBX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is NV51 OBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV51 OBX shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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