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GU02 EFJ

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,941 mi
Last recorded102,941 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 EFJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 102,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged a.b.s ring (1.6 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front pipe flexi in poor condition

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 8 Feb 2019 102,941 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged a.b.s ring (1.6 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front pipe flexi in poor condition

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Feb 2018 99,023 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 99,023 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 94,933 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 89,071 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2016 89,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 83,252 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 76,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2013 70,248 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 70,248 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 67,057 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 63,212 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 58,488 miles

Cluth pedal rubber worn.

Small chip in windscreen.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 53,233 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 46,630 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 38,841 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,077 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 EFJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GU02 EFJ, 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 EFJ registered?

GU02 EFJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is GU02 EFJ safe to buy?

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