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GJ02 ZUD

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,948 mi
Last recorded71,948 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 ZUD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 71,948 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 71,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 66,126 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 66,126 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 59,030 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 59,030 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 52,808 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 85,588 miles

engine idle speed eratic

exhaust centre to rear box joint very rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2010 39,171 miles

exhaust centre to rear box joint rusty

Fail 14 Jul 2010 39,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

engine idle speed erratic

exhaust centre to rear box joint rusty

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre side wall and tread perished

offside rear tyre side wall perished and tread starting to split

Fail 20 Jul 2009 31,745 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag/srs light on

both rear and offside front tyre treads starting to crack and perish

exhaust centre to rear box joint very rusty and in poor condition

front brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,745 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag/srs light on

both rear and offside front tyre treads starting to crack and perish

exhaust centre to rear box joint very rusty and in poor condition

front brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Jun 2008 23,253 miles

Both rear tyres have cracking around tread

Fail 18 Jun 2008 23,252 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres have cracking around tread

Pass 20 Jun 2007 21,152 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 21,152 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2006 17,761 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 17,761 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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GJ02 ZUD is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GJ02 ZUD, 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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GJ02 ZUD is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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