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GF02 CGZ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,445 mi
Last recorded85,445 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 CGZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 85,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 85,441 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 80,087 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 80,962 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 70,586 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 70,586 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 64,238 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on both front wings

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2015 64,238 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on both front wings

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 59,720 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

exhaust heat shield insecure

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 2 Dec 2013 56,076 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Nov 2012 51,959 miles

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

engine managment light on

offside front tyre on wear bars

Pass 1 Dec 2011 47,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 43,944 miles

Battery insecure

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

all tyres showing slight signs of deterioration

Pass 4 Dec 2009 38,632 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 35,495 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 29,905 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 23,868 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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GF02 CGZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GF02 CGZ, 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 GF02 CGZ registered?

GF02 CGZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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