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GD02 BGO

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

203,986 mi
Last recorded203,986 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 BGO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 203,986 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 188,637 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 188,313 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 171,832 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 153,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 137,146 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 121,221 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 91,362 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 68,184 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 54,493 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 49,211 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 40,815 miles

front tyres nearing limit

Pass 10 Jul 2014 36,900 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 29,304 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 28,360 miles

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

slightly more travel on footbrake than would normally be expected

Pass 10 Jun 2011 26,957 miles

accident damage nearside rear door and wheel arch

nearside front bumper and wing scrap marks

Fail 23 Jun 2010 25,095 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 25,095 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 23,356 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 23,356 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 21,506 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 21,506 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 19,331 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 16,170 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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GD02 BGO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GD02 BGO, 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 GD02 BGO registered?

GD02 BGO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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