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GN02 SVT

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,130 mi
Last recorded68,130 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 68,130 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 64,812 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 64,810 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 64,793 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 61,548 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 61,546 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 59,058 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 59,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 57,053 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 57,042 miles

Clutch Pedal Extremely High

Engine Warning Light On

Speedometer Clearly Broken

Pass 2 Sep 2013 56,994 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 55,729 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,166 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 52,268 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 50,004 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 46,627 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 42,658 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 39,352 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 39,352 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 29,505 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 29,505 miles

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

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 SVT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SVT, 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 SVT?

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What year was GN02 SVT registered?

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

Is GN02 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN02 SVT shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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