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GL02 VUU

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,419 mi
Last recorded96,419 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 96,419 miles

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

both front tyre's wearing on edges slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2015 91,615 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 91,615 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jun 2014 86,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 83,180 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2013 83,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 77,539 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 73,364 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 73,364 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 69,502 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 69,502 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 66,179 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 65,164 miles

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

offside boot floor wet under carpet /// nearside front tyre tread cracking

Fail 20 Feb 2008 60,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 60,036 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 56,911 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 43,871 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 VUU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

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

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