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GF02 XMB

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,811 mi
Last recorded78,811 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 78,811 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 78,811 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 71,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

genral underside corrosion

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2013 71,607 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

genral underside corrosion

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2012 63,059 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 63,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 52,147 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Oct 2011 52,147 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 40,380 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,194 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 31,099 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 31,099 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,857 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 16,353 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 XMB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XMB, 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 XMB registered?

GF02 XMB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is GF02 XMB safe to buy?

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