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GF02 KYN

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,927 mi
Last recorded139,927 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 KYN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 139,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flitch to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

the nsf and osf tyres are devoid of tread on the inner edges

Fail 29 Dec 2025 139,803 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and lower wheel arch corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and wheel arch corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flitch to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

the nsf and osf tyres are devoid of tread on the inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2024 134,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 129,172 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 129,171 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 121,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 115,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal anti slip prevention missing

Fail 16 Dec 2021 115,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

clutch pedal anti slip prevention missing

Pass 17 Dec 2020 108,615 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 102,557 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 102,557 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2018 92,634 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 87,366 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 86,923 miles

exhaust in very poor condition

metal brake pipes corroded in places

nearside outer cv boot in poor condition

nearside outer sill heavily corroded and weak

oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2016 86,919 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust in very poor condition

metal brake pipes corroded in places

nearside outer cv boot in poor condition

nearside outer sill heavily corroded and weak

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2015 86,121 miles

exhaust corroded in places

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 85,749 miles

front brake pads low

front discs in poor condition

rear tyres close to legal limit

slight travel on foot brake

Fail 13 Oct 2014 85,147 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads low

front discs in poor condition

rear tyres close to legal limit

slight travel on foot brake

Pass 5 Nov 2013 83,939 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 82,779 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 82,772 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 80,296 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 80,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 77,880 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 77,831 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 75,287 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 69,537 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 62,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 62,512 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 54,001 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 54,001 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2005 43,908 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2005 43,617 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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 KYN is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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