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GL51 HYV

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,408 mi
Last recorded123,408 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 HYV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 123,408 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 123,322 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

high handbrake travel

Fail 14 Mar 2013 114,282 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 114,282 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 100,578 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 84,871 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 69,916 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 51,000 miles

borderline pass drivers wiper blade just meets requirements

both front tyres weaing very badly inner edge also slight cracking o/s/f tyre need replacing very soon

o/s/r tyre close to limit also cracking needs replacing very soon

signs of wear to brake pedal rubber clutch pedal rubber u/s

Fail 5 Aug 2007 40,694 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber split

drivers wiper blade slightly worn, clearing screeen fine, but should be replaced soon

Pass 5 Aug 2007 40,694 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber split

drivers wiper blade slightly worn, clearing screeen fine, but should be replaced soon

Pass 13 Mar 2006 27,590 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 25,356 miles

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

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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GL51 HYV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL51 HYV, 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

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What year was GL51 HYV registered?

GL51 HYV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is GL51 HYV safe to buy?

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