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GD51 GDX

2002 Rover 25

Orange Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,913 mi
Last recorded122,913 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 GDX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 122,913 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front flexy pipe exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 24 Feb 2014 109,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhoust braket broken on cat

Pass 23 Mar 2013 102,368 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise service brake efficiency 52%

nearside rear wheel arch damaged /corroded metal plate on inside not able to see welding

clutch biting point very low

cooling fan staying on

Fail 23 Mar 2013 102,368 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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)

nearside rear wheel arch damaged /corroded metal plate on inside not able to see welding

clutch biting point very low

cooling fan staying on

Pass 21 Mar 2012 93,424 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 93,424 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Rear wiper blade needs replacing.

Pass 31 May 2011 87,722 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 83,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2010 83,628 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 79,976 miles

N/S/F TYRE NEED ATTENTION.

Pass 27 May 2008 73,679 miles

N/S/F TYRE NEED ATTENTION.

Pass 16 Feb 2007 62,916 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 52,066 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 GDX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Orange with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GD51 GDX, 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 GDX registered?

GD51 GDX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 17 February 2002.

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