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GF02 XER

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,771 mi
Last recorded113,771 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 113,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 27 May 2015 113,749 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 24 May 2014 106,432 miles

Offside outer sill damaged

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2014 106,432 miles

Offside outer sill damaged

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

Pass 10 May 2013 99,192 miles

Brake and clutch pedal antislip pads split

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

Offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter clip broken

Fail 10 May 2013 99,192 miles

Brake and clutch pedal antislip pads split

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

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

Offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter clip broken

Pass 1 Jun 2012 92,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 88,393 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 82,135 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 69,098 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 51,746 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 46,569 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 30 May 2006 39,134 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 XER is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XER, 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 XER registered?

GF02 XER is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is GF02 XER safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF02 XER shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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