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GK02 DVP

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

105,777 mi
Last recorded105,777 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 DVP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 105,777 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 97,697 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 97,697 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 92,837 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 91,111 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 91,111 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 90,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Fail 3 Nov 2015 90,294 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 13 Nov 2014 89,705 miles

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

Windscreen cracked in swept area but does not effect drivers view

Windsreen has slight wiper scratching not seriously affecting drivers view

Pass 26 Nov 2013 88,715 miles

Windcreen has slight wiper scratching not seriously affecting drivers view

Pass 19 Nov 2012 76,462 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 76,451 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 63,102 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 51,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 51,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 44,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 44,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 37,034 miles

clutch pedal high

nearside front bumper grazed

Fail 17 Nov 2008 36,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn on edges of tread

clutch pedal high

dash board covered with stuffed toys

nearside front bumper grazed

toy hanging from rear view interior mirror

Pass 31 Oct 2007 33,312 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 33,312 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

fuel cap lock damaged.

power steering rack seeping.

Pass 6 Apr 2006 25,259 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 25,259 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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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GK02 DVP is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DVP, 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 DVP is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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