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GL02 KBE

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,376 mi
Last recorded69,376 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 KBE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 69,376 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 69,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 62,422 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 57,199 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 52,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 52,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Mar 2011 51,862 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

coolant low

rear bumper damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,897 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 38,111 miles

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

engine man light on

Fail 16 Jun 2009 38,111 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine man light on

Pass 17 Jun 2008 34,282 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 34,282 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 29,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight oil leak from gear box

Pass 19 Jun 2006 23,005 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 23,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 18,531 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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GL02 KBE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GL02 KBE, 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 GL02 KBE registered?

GL02 KBE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is GL02 KBE safe to buy?

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