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GP51 MFE

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,848 mi
Last recorded75,848 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 MFE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 75,848 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 63,450 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 57,552 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 57,552 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 51,647 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 46,833 miles

both c/v/ boots starting to perish

o/s/f mirror cover missing

Pass 17 Jan 2012 42,194 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 42,194 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2011 38,174 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 38,174 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 32,718 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn low on tread edge

rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Jan 2009 27,737 miles

drivers wiper blade split

Pass 21 Jan 2008 24,534 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 19,975 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit and perishing.

Pass 27 Jan 2006 15,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GP51 MFE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MFE, 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 GP51 MFE registered?

GP51 MFE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is GP51 MFE safe to buy?

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