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GP51 CHN

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

81,199 mi
Last recorded81,199 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 CHN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 81,199 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 79,035 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box,rear part of box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 77,143 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 75,380 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 73,839 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 72,262 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 72,231 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 70,979 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 70,957 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 68,228 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 65,460 miles

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

the abs ring on nearside drive shaft is broken apart

Pass 2 Feb 2017 63,128 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 63,128 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 60,850 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box,also deteriorated badly (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 58,160 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 56,110 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 53,537 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 48,104 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 42,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 38,490 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 38,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 33,802 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 29,442 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 24,519 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 19,061 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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GP51 CHN is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GP51 CHN, 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 GP51 CHN registered?

GP51 CHN is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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