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GD51 JDK

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,041 mi
Last recorded79,041 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 JDK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 79,041 miles

front exhaust flexible joint cover sheild has come unfixed

Fail 10 Oct 2012 79,041 miles

Offside 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 Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise rear brake inspection as the offside rear wheel was tight to rotate

both front wiper blades are split

front exhaust flexible joint cover sheild has come unfixed

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 26 Oct 2011
Fail 26 Oct 2011 68,545 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 57,881 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 57,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 47,926 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 16 Oct 2009 47,926 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 10 Oct 2008 39,627 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2008 39,627 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre tread cracked (recommend replace)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2007 31,824 miles

nearside rear seatbelt not tested child seat

small crack in centre of exhaust

Pass 1 Nov 2006 26,560 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 26,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

please note both front tyres close to limit and perished!!!!

Pass 6 Feb 2006 21,009 miles

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

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

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

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 JDK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JDK, 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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GD51 JDK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 9 February 2002.

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