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GN02 UCP

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,972 mi
Last recorded51,972 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 UCP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 51,972 miles

temporary repair to exhaust

Fail 24 Feb 2014 51,972 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

temporary repair to exhaust

Pass 8 Mar 2013 46,060 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 40,878 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 40,878 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 31,577 miles

Rear tyres becoming perished. Slight surface corrorsion in places underside of car.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 26,866 miles

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

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

NSF wheel has slight buckle inside edge, Both rear tyres starting to perish. Rear exhaust box worn. General light corrosion to underneath of body including brake pipes etc.

Fail 2 Mar 2010 26,866 miles

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

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

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

NSF wheel has slight buckle inside edge, Both rear and nearside front tyre starting to perish. Rear exhaust box worn. General light corrosion to underneath of body including brake pipes etc.

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 24,284 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 24,283 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2008 21,618 miles

N/S/F headlamp fixings broken

Fail 9 Mar 2007 17,822 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 17,822 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 13,918 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 UCP is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UCP, 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 UCP registered?

GN02 UCP is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is GN02 UCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN02 UCP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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