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GD02 JFA

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,149 mi
Last recorded22,149 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 JFA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 22,149 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 22,149 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 17,557 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 16,078 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 15,925 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 15,607 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 15,285 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 15,034 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 14,828 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 14,828 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 14,407 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 14,403 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 14,120 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing wearing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 13,650 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing wearing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 13,284 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 13,282 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 12,806 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 12,806 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 12,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 12,510 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 11,975 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 11,232 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 10,619 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 9,669 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 8,887 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 8,188 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 7,447 miles

handbrake near end of working travel

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 JFA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GD02 JFA registered?

GD02 JFA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is GD02 JFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD02 JFA shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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