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GF02 PMU

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,372 mi
Last recorded162,372 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 PMU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 162,372 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 161,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 144,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

long handbrake travel,offside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 17 May 2008 121,312 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 96,838 miles

HANDBRAKE HAS SLACK

IDLE ERRATIC

O/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL SCUFFED

O/S FRONT VALVE STEM PERISHING

O/S REAR TYRE INNER WALL HAS DAMAGE

Fail 17 May 2007 96,265 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

CLUTH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL SCUFFED

N/S FRONT VALVE STEM PERISHING

O/S REAR TYRE INNER WALL HAS DAMAGE

Pass 23 May 2006 71,519 miles

all tyres getting low,long handbrake travel

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 PMU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PMU, 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 GF02 PMU registered?

GF02 PMU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 25 May 2002.

Is GF02 PMU safe to buy?

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