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GP51 OBF

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,973 mi
Last recorded37,973 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 OBF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 37,973 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 37,973 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 32,881 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 32,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 31,385 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 29,670 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 26,636 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 23,259 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 21,313 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 19,215 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 16,958 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 16,958 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 14,426 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 OBF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OBF, 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 OBF registered?

GP51 OBF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 23 February 2002.

Is GP51 OBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP51 OBF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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