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GL02 VVJ

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,607 mi
Last recorded91,607 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 VVJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 91,607 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear service brakes need attention

Fail 22 Jun 2016 91,607 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55r15 82v (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55r 82v (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear service brakes need attention

Pass 22 Jun 2015 87,376 miles

Offside front tyre wearing thin

Fail 16 Jun 2015 87,361 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing thin

Pass 27 May 2014 73,451 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 51,356 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 46,243 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 46,224 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 May 2011 42,386 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 36,124 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 32,877 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 29,662 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 25,446 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 20,835 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 VVJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVJ, 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 VVJ registered?

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

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