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GU02 EFY

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,779 mi
Last recorded87,779 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 87,779 miles

both outer cv gaiters perished

engine oil stained

exhaust flexi joint mesh split

front brake discs worn and lipped

slight corrosion on offside outer sill

stonechips in front screen

Fail 21 Mar 2013 87,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both outer cv gaiters perished

engine oil stained

exhaust flexi joint mesh split

front brake discs worn and lipped

slight corrosion on offside outer sill

stonechips in front screen

Pass 21 Mar 2012 81,615 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 81,010 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 May 2011 75,033 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

There is a mechanical squeak from the rear brakes each time the footbrake or handbrake is applied indicating that some lubrication may be needed

Fail 16 May 2011 75,025 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn

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

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

There is a mechanical squeak from the rear brakes each time the footbrake or handbrake is applied indicating that some lubrication may be needed

Pass 10 May 2010 67,181 miles

Both rear seats, childseats fitted. Unable to carry out full seatbelt check on these seatbelts.

Both rear tyres slight perishing.

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2010 67,179 miles

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

Oil leak

Both rear seats, childseats fitted. Unable to carry out full seatbelt check on these seatbelts.

Both rear tyres slight perishing.

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2009 62,049 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 8 May 2009 62,049 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 52,517 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 46,698 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 46,698 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 32,621 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 EFY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EFY, 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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GU02 EFY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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