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GN02 XDW

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,470 mi
Last recorded171,470 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 171,470 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 171,470 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 164,675 miles

nearside outer sill rusting

Pass 9 Sep 2013 153,338 miles

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 4 Sep 2013 152,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

all tyres starting to perish

chip in zone B of windscreen but less than 40mm

front brake pads starting to wear low

o/s/f cv boot starting to perish

slight play in o/s/f inner steering arm joint

Pass 4 Sep 2012 132,601 miles

both front cv boots starting to perish

slight play in o/s/f inner steering arm

Fail 29 Aug 2012 132,085 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 112,071 miles

CORROSION TO REAR BOX AND FLANGE.

CRACKING TO N/SIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT CV GAITERS.

SMALL STONE CHIP TO WINDSCREEN.

Fail 29 Aug 2011 111,872 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Corrosion to rear back box and rear flange.

Cracking to both outer c.v boots.

O/s/r tyre cracking and cut no cords.

Oil leak.

Small stone chip to windscreen.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 92,273 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 78,981 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 78,981 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 64,286 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 48,484 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 33,349 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 XDW 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 66.7%.

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 XDW, 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 XDW registered?

GN02 XDW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is GN02 XDW safe to buy?

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