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GL02 SBY

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,768 mi
Last recorded67,768 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 SBY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 67,768 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 67,768 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 59,110 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 59,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 50,736 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 36,935 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 36,935 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 26,504 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 26,504 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 23,141 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 18,889 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 12,328 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 SBY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SBY, 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 SBY registered?

GL02 SBY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is GL02 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL02 SBY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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