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EY02 GPE

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,599 mi
Last recorded79,599 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 GPE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 79,599 miles

1.exhaust rubbers at rear split, still supported at time of test

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 79,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing (2.4.A.3)

1.exhaust rubbers at rear split, still supported at time of test

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 73,106 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2017 73,106 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill at rear (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2016 72,142 miles

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2016 72,142 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2015 71,101 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2015 71,091 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2014 69,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sensor ring on n/s front cv joint corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 69,850 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sensor ring on n/s front cv joint corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 68,882 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 66,676 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 66,676 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 55,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 49,048 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,868 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,083 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 28,174 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 19,163 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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EY02 GPE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EY02 GPE, 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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EY02 GPE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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