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GL51 VBV

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

53,093 mi
Last recorded53,093 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 53,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 53,070 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 48,934 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 48,934 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 48,620 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2020 48,609 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 50,108 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 44,976 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 43,455 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 43,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 41,070 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 38,757 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 36,771 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,676 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,191 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,009 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 27,893 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 25,405 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 23,180 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 23,180 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 19,656 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 19,656 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 16,132 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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GL51 VBV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VBV, 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 GL51 VBV registered?

GL51 VBV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 21 February 2002.

Is GL51 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 VBV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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