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GF02 YMU

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

42,045 mi
Last recorded42,045 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 YMU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 42,045 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 40,496 miles

all tyres perished and in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2015 37,642 miles

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

all tyres perished

Pass 13 Mar 2014 34,427 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 34,427 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 30,670 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 28,930 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

PAS pump drive belt cracking

Fail 6 Mar 2012 28,930 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

PAS pump drive belt cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,685 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 27,685 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 26,400 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 23,497 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 19,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 19,612 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 16,992 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 13,769 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 13,769 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 YMU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YMU, 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 YMU registered?

GF02 YMU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 June 2002.

Is GF02 YMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF02 YMU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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