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GN02 KWA

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,028 mi
Last recorded67,028 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 KWA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 67,028 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 66,272 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

front brake showing slight deflection on rbt

gearbox output shaft leaking oil

Fail 12 Oct 2016 66,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

front brake showing slight deflection on rbt

gearbox output shaft leaking oil

Pass 14 Oct 2015 65,205 miles

Offside mirror housing loose

Fail 14 Oct 2015 65,205 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

Offside mirror housing loose

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 63,618 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 61,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight weep of gear-box oil from n/s seal.

Fail 9 Oct 2013 61,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

E.M.L on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight weep of gear-box oil from n/s seal.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 59,988 miles

Engine light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn badly inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2011 52,064 miles

engine light on

handbrake comes up high

Pass 18 Oct 2010 50,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Oct 2010 50,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 44,155 miles

CUT IN OSR OUTER SIDE WALL BUT NOT TO THE CORDS

EMT LAMP IS ON

I have cleaned out 1 washer jet each side

Fail 8 Oct 2008 39,343 miles

EMT TELL TALE LAMP IS ON.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSF TYRE TREAD IS LOW ON INNER EDGE

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 39,343 miles

EMT TELL TALE LAMP IS ON.

OSF TYRE TREAD IS LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 7 Jul 2007 34,783 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX STARTING TO BLOW

Pass 10 Jan 2006 23,280 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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GN02 KWA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KWA, 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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GN02 KWA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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