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GN02 XEB

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,915 mi
Last recorded42,915 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 42,915 miles

Oil leak ()

n/s rear tyre split in tread

Pass 29 Oct 2015 42,002 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 42,002 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 39,887 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 39,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 34,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly cracked around tread

n/s/f tyre low on tread on outer edge

n/s/r tyre cracked around outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2013 34,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly cracked around tread

n/s/f tyre low on tread on outer edge

n/s/r tyre cracked around outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2012 29,798 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked around outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2012 28,777 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 25,983 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 22,990 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 20,049 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 17,287 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 14,299 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 11,364 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 11,364 miles

Nearside 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 XEB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XEB, 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

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What year was GN02 XEB registered?

GN02 XEB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is GN02 XEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN02 XEB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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