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GL51 ZHU

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,146 mi
Last recorded66,146 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 66,146 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 61,230 miles

Advise tracking

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jun 2015 61,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Advise tracking

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2014 60,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Jun 2014 60,288 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Jun 2013 59,140 miles

n/s mirror insecure

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2012 53,554 miles

Battery insecure

n/s mirror insecure

Fail 15 Jun 2012 53,554 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Battery insecure

Battery terminals loose

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s mirror insecure

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2011 47,178 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 12 May 2010 41,281 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 41,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 32,876 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 24,784 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 24,491 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2006 19,996 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 ZHU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL51 ZHU, 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 ZHU registered?

GL51 ZHU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is GL51 ZHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 ZHU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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