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AE02 GKZ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,063 mi
Last recorded91,063 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 GKZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 91,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight oil leak.

Fail 12 Jul 2021 91,057 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight oil leak.

Pass 13 Jul 2020 89,203 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 87,658 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 86,699 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear sills. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 86,699 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear sills. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 84,970 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 82,908 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edge.

Front tyres are deteriorated.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 80,974 miles

Both front tyres are slightly worn on the inner edge.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 78,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Signs of body corrosion to nearside rear sill.

Slight oil leak from steering rack.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 78,576 miles

Signs of body corrosion to nearside rear sill.

Slight oil leak from steering rack.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 73,013 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 67,744 miles

exhaust manifold heat shield deteriorating

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2011 63,336 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 56,841 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 50,241 miles

offside rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2008 44,415 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 44,415 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 36,327 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 31,047 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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AE02 GKZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AE02 GKZ, 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 AE02 GKZ registered?

AE02 GKZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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