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GK02 DDX

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,066 mi
Last recorded123,066 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 DDX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 123,066 miles

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

eml on

general corrosion

most brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2015 118,808 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s rear bearing slighty noise

Fail 3 Sep 2015 118,808 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s rear bearing slighty noise

Pass 11 Sep 2014 112,937 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 112,832 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 107,111 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 107,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 101,131 miles

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

battery insecure

engine managment lamp staying on

Pass 20 Sep 2012 101,131 miles

battery insecure

engine managment lamp staying on

Pass 26 Sep 2011 95,155 miles

Battery insecure

engine managment lamp staying on

Pass 27 Sep 2010 88,778 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 16 Sep 2010 88,594 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2009 82,699 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 82,699 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 80,842 miles

Advise handbrake travel high

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 79,261 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 72,775 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 72,775 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 66,083 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 66,083 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 48,939 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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GK02 DDX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GK02 DDX, 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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GK02 DDX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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