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NX52 SMU

2002 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,089 mi
Last recorded133,089 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX52 SMU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 133,089 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin and engine has oil leak.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 125,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 112,834 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 112,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 100,375 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 100,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 91,395 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 80,259 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 71,821 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 59,883 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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NX52 SMU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NX52 SMU, 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 NX52 SMU registered?

NX52 SMU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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