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GN02 KVS

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,925 mi
Last recorded51,925 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 51,925 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 51,925 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 48,424 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 48,424 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 47,017 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 45,280 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 45,280 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 44,526 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 44,526 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,091 miles

advise engine warning light illuminated

Pass 1 Jul 2009 38,693 miles

mil light on

Pass 19 Jun 2008 35,818 miles

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

o/s/r body work slight damage

Pass 17 Mar 2008 33,934 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres are cracking in tread pattern not showing any inner cord

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

steering rack gaiter damp offside

Pass 22 Mar 2007 25,924 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 20,056 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 200,056 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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 KVS is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GN02 KVS, 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

How do I check the history of GN02 KVS?

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What year was GN02 KVS registered?

GN02 KVS is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 5 March 2002.

Is GN02 KVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN02 KVS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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