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GD51 MZF

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,425 mi
Last recorded37,425 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 MZF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 37,425 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 37,425 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 32,836 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 28,525 miles

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

Offside front tyre bald on outer edge.

Fail 1 Oct 2009 28,511 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front tyre bald on outer edge.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 23,482 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 23,482 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

offside front tyre bald on outer edge.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 17,736 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 10,481 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 MZF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GD51 MZF, 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 MZF registered?

GD51 MZF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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