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GU02 AXW

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,014 mi
Last recorded85,014 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 AXW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 85,014 miles

MIL light is on

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

corrosion to both rear inner & outer sills

minor exhaust leak from rear exhaust joint

Pass 3 Mar 2017 81,907 miles

Engine light on.

Engine oil leaks.

Rear brake pipes are corroding.

Rear exhaust section is corroding.

Slight exhaust leak from rear joint gasket.

Slight fluid leaks from the rack.

Fail 3 Mar 2017 81,907 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine light on.

Engine oil leaks.

O/S/F brake disc and pads discoloured from overheating.

Rear brake pipes are corroding.

Rear exhaust section is corroding.

Slight exhaust leak from rear joint gasket.

Slight fluid leaks from the rack.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 76,085 miles

Engine oil leaks.

O/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm). Very low on the edges.

Slight fluid leak from the steering rack.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Fail 4 Mar 2016 76,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine oil leaks.

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

O/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm). Very low on the edges.

Slight fluid leak from the steering rack.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 67,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level low

Fail 2 Mar 2015 67,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level low

Pass 3 Mar 2014 62,921 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 62,921 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 57,440 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper cracked

Fail 27 Feb 2013 57,440 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2012 54,437 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 51,590 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 51,530 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON MINIUM LIMIT

RADIATOR IN VERY POOR CONDTION

both front wiper blades are splitting

Pass 3 Feb 2010 48,445 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres are wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 Feb 2009 45,322 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,161 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 35,726 miles

Nail in inner side wall of nearside rear tyre.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2006 30,480 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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GU02 AXW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GU02 AXW, 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 GU02 AXW registered?

GU02 AXW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is GU02 AXW safe to buy?

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