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GU02 AYV

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

53,725 mi
Last recorded53,725 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 AYV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 53,725 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine m.i.l light is on

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges and just legal advise replace now

sills rusting

Fail 6 Apr 2016 53,660 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine m.i.l light is on

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges and just legal advise replace now

sills rusting

Pass 16 Apr 2015 47,688 miles

engine m.i.l lamp is on

Fail 13 Apr 2015 47,636 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine m.i.l lamp is on

Pass 25 Mar 2014 41,389 miles

m.i.l lamp is on

Pass 21 Mar 2013 39,046 miles

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

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

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

battery negative terminal loose

m.i.l lamp on

n.s.f rough road sensor ring broken on drive shaft

nail in n/s/f tyre

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,012 miles

negative battery terminal loose

rough road sensor ring on n/s/f drive shaft broken

Fail 29 Mar 2012 36,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

negative battery terminal loose

o/s/r tyre low on air

rough road sensor ring on n/s/f drive shaft broken

Pass 9 Apr 2011 33,242 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 29,805 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 29,805 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,751 miles

engine management light on

Fail 17 Mar 2009 27,751 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

n/s/f wiper arm nut loose

Pass 19 Mar 2008 24,974 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 24,974 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 22,315 miles

both rear tyres perished and worn to legal limit,nearside front tyre perished,offside front shockabsorber damp.

Pass 17 Mar 2006 18,811 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wiper blades worn

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 AYV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AYV, 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 AYV registered?

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

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