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GF02 YMZ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,965 mi
Last recorded61,965 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 YMZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2012 61,965 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 61,965 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 55,198 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 47,575 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 42,626 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 42,624 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 34,631 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 28,316 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 28,312 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 23,437 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 23,436 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 YMZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YMZ, 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 YMZ registered?

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

Is GF02 YMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF02 YMZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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