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NV52 VCX

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,148 mi
Last recorded77,148 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV52 VCX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 77,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 76,977 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake disc corroed

Pass 23 Feb 2010 69,031 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 69,031 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 55,812 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 55,812 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 38,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 34,378 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 31,567 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage front no plate

offside rear tyre h rated all others v rated

rear wiper split

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2005 26,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

gearbox oil leak

slight play offside steering rack joint

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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NV52 VCX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NV52 VCX, 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 NV52 VCX registered?

NV52 VCX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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