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GN02 XRF

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,617 mi
Last recorded132,617 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 XRF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 132,617 miles

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Centre Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires stop lamp (1.9.2c)

Centre Rear stop lamp not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake anti slip pedal slight worn on edge

Fail 16 Sep 2016 132,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Centre Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires stop lamp (1.9.2c)

Centre Rear stop lamp not working

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake anti slip pedal slight worn on edge

Pass 5 Sep 2015 124,870 miles

Centre Brake light is not working

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2014 116,287 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2014 116,171 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 105,276 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 105,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 92,983 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 81,655 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 70,999 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 61,034 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 50,219 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 50,219 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 40,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 40,724 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,464 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 XRF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XRF, 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 XRF registered?

GN02 XRF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2002.

Is GN02 XRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN02 XRF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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