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GF02 YMS

2002 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,286 mi
Last recorded92,286 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 YMS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 92,286 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 92,286 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 78,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 78,913 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached on lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 64,847 miles

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

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

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

smoking slightly at raised rpm

undertray obscuring underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2017 64,847 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

smoking slightly at raised rpm

undertray obscuring underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2016 58,311 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

n/s/r tyre nail in tyre

Fail 11 Jul 2016 58,311 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

n/s/r tyre nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2015 55,379 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 48,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 48,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2013 40,015 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 39,916 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 31 May 2012 38,153 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 35,879 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 35,872 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 33,939 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 33,939 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,809 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 31,809 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 29,460 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 29,371 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 26,525 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2006 222,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 22,184 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 YMS is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YMS, 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 YMS registered?

GF02 YMS is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 12 June 2002.

Is GF02 YMS safe to buy?

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