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GD51 FDV

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

79,081 mi
Last recorded79,081 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 FDV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 79,081 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 79,081 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Near side (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 78,243 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 78,226 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 77,124 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 75,988 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Dec 2016 75,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 74,775 miles

oil leak

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2014 73,320 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 71,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr tyre perished

Fail 16 Dec 2013 71,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr tyre perished

Pass 17 Dec 2012 68,146 miles

nearside rear outer tyre wall deteriorating

Fail 17 Dec 2012 68,143 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear outer tyre wall deteriorating

Pass 14 Dec 2011 65,192 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear outer tyre wall deteriorated

offside rear outer tyre wall damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2011 65,192 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear outer tyre wall deteriorated

offside rear outer tyre wall damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2010 62,086 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 62,086 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 57,984 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 57,984 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 52,976 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 47,252 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 40,111 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 38,547 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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GD51 FDV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GD51 FDV, 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 GD51 FDV registered?

GD51 FDV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 9 January 2002.

Is GD51 FDV safe to buy?

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