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FY51 GWX

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,646 mi
Last recorded47,646 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 GWX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2026 47,646 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 43,289 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 39,860 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 36,361 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 33,722 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 31,669 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 29,007 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 25,981 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 22,834 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 20,052 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2016 17,789 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 16,777 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 16,772 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 16,265 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 15,587 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 15,255 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 14,632 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 14,002 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 13,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 12,165 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 10,654 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 9,226 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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FY51 GWX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FY51 GWX, 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 FY51 GWX registered?

FY51 GWX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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