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GU02 EXG

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,024 mi
Last recorded156,024 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2015 156,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rust to n/s/r lower sill

Pass 31 Jul 2015 156,024 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)

rust to n/s/r lower sill

Pass 6 Aug 2014 148,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 131,709 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 120,195 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 120,195 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 111,729 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 111,729 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 Jan 2010 102,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 102,525 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2009 91,179 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2009 91,179 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2008 77,642 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 61,652 miles

both front tyres and near side rear tyre wearing very low on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2006 48,855 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 20 Feb 2006 48,855 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

engine oil level below minimum

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 EXG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EXG, 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 EXG registered?

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

Is GU02 EXG safe to buy?

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