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GF02 DFJ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,108 mi
Last recorded85,108 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 DFJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 85,108 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 77,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2013 71,695 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2012 68,346 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 63,776 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 58,878 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 58,842 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 49,025 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 48,850 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 40,842 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 32,658 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 32,291 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 DFJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DFJ, 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 DFJ registered?

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

Is GF02 DFJ safe to buy?

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