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GF02 XKW

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,743 mi
Last recorded52,743 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2024 52,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2023 48,720 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 45,322 miles

genral body corrosion Front/ Rear wheel arches

Fail 23 Sep 2022 45,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

genral body corrosion Front/ Rear wheel arches

Pass 24 Sep 2021 38,203 miles

General body corrosion. Front / Rear wheel arches

Pass 25 Sep 2020 34,292 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 24 Sep 2020 34,291 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2019 34,172 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 33,769 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2017 33,366 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 32,748 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 32,747 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 31,787 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 30,735 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 29,215 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 26,193 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 24,463 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 23,141 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 21,862 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 19,503 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 16,634 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 13,683 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 XKW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XKW, 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 XKW registered?

GF02 XKW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 August 2002.

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The MOT history for GF02 XKW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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