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GL02 VUO

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,376 mi
Last recorded106,376 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 106,376 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2013 106,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 91,912 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 4 May 2012 91,911 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 May 2011 76,680 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 76,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 766,628 miles

N/S/Rear Tyre Cracking on Wall

Fail 9 Mar 2011 76,662 miles

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

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

N/S/Rear Tyre Cracking on Wall

Pass 23 Mar 2010 65,436 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 64,368 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 53,643 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 48,836 miles

number plate figures

Pass 12 Jul 2006 42,655 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 VUO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GL02 VUO?

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What year was GL02 VUO registered?

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

Is GL02 VUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL02 VUO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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