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GL02 SFY

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,295 mi
Last recorded28,295 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2014 28,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system is slightly corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 20,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 17,599 miles

offside door mirror damage

offside front wiper blade starting to split

Fail 11 Jun 2012 17,599 miles

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

offside door mirror damage

offside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 9 Jun 2011 15,294 miles

nearside front tyre cuts to tread

offside door mirror some damage

offside front tyre cuts to tread

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2010 13,786 miles

offside and nearside front tyres cuts on tread

offside door mirror some damage

Fail 15 Jun 2010 13,786 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres cuts on tread

offside door mirror some damage

Pass 25 Jun 2009 12,352 miles

offside front tyre cuts to tread

offside door mirror damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre cuts to tread

nearside rear tyre cuts to tread and cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2008 10,768 miles

Offside door mirror some damage

Offside front tyre small cuts to tread area

Slight wear in front wiper blades

Pass 21 Jun 2007 9,121 miles

Offside door mirror some damage.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 7,354 miles

Front wiper blades slight split.

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 SFY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SFY, 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 SFY registered?

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

Is GL02 SFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL02 SFY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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