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GD51 RDU

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,399 mi
Last recorded81,399 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 81,399 miles

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

offside front side marker swowing bright white light

Pass 7 Jan 2013 69,286 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust mounting broken but system still supported.

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge.

n/s inner driveshaft joint has slight in and out play.

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 60,577 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant level low.

front exhaust mounting broken, but system still supported.

Fail 9 Jan 2012 60,569 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

coolant level low.

front exhaust mounting broken, but system still supported.

n/s rear tyre perishing.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 53,787 miles

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

N/s/r wheel bearing noisey.

Pass 6 Jan 2010 47,562 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 41,820 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 38,614 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 33,556 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 33,556 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 27,323 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 RDU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GD51 RDU registered?

GD51 RDU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 21 February 2002.

Is GD51 RDU safe to buy?

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