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DF02 GWL

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,857 mi
Last recorded82,857 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 GWL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 82,857 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 77,064 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear service brake effort low

Fail 8 Mar 2013 77,038 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 70,456 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 62,714 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 62,714 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 54,918 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 49,555 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 45,470 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 45,470 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 25 May 2007 40,420 miles

Oil leak

both front anti-rollbar drop links bushes cracked

nearside rear tyre on 3mm cracked on sidewalls and punctured

offside rear tyre cracked in tread and sidewalls

Pass 22 May 2006 29,471 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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DF02 GWL 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 75%.

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 DF02 GWL, 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 DF02 GWL registered?

DF02 GWL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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