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GD02 WFB

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,158 mi
Last recorded72,158 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 72,158 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2017 72,158 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 64,638 miles

headlight internal adjuster reset to recheck headlight aims

Pass 22 Jan 2015 60,800 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 60,799 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 58,802 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 58,801 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 56,621 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 56,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 53,734 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 53,734 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 50,839 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2010 45,647 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 45,647 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 37,411 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 32,174 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 25,826 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 19,456 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 WFB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GD02 WFB, 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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GD02 WFB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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