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GN02 CXV

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,777 mi
Last recorded89,777 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 CXV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 89,777 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres 3mm and wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2014 85,753 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside front headlamp has slight movement it but is secure

Fail 18 Jul 2014 85,705 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Engine oil level is low

Both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside front headlamp has slight movement it but is secure

Pass 17 Jul 2013 78,865 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 67,378 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 67,378 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 63,412 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 58,942 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 54,976 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 53,574 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 46,367 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 46,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 37,537 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 37,537 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 28,642 miles

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

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

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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GN02 CXV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GN02 CXV, 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 GN02 CXV registered?

GN02 CXV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 July 2002.

Is GN02 CXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN02 CXV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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