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GF02 XME

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,392 mi
Last recorded85,392 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 85,392 miles

N/S/R Tyre has a cut to the side wall not deep enough to expose cords

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 76,166 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 66,164 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 55,701 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 43,723 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 34,760 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,851 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,807 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 24,612 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 24,612 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XME is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XME, 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 XME registered?

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

Is GF02 XME safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF02 XME shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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