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GU02 EXP

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,695 mi
Last recorded71,695 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 71,695 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 71,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 68,720 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 66,156 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 63,232 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 60,388 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 55,434 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 48,853 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 44,002 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 38,387 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 32,461 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 32,461 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 25,503 miles

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Fail 21 Feb 2006 25,503 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

both rear tyres perishing

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

slight play in offside front strut

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

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 EXP is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU02 EXP registered?

GU02 EXP is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is GU02 EXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU02 EXP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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