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GU02 FGK

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,642 mi
Last recorded62,642 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 62,642 miles

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

crack across lower section of windscreen but not in drivers view

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f wheel slightly stiff to turn

o/s/r bumper corner loose

smoke from exhaust but not considered excessive for mot

speed sensor trigger ring on n/s drive shaft broken

Fail 31 Mar 2015 62,642 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

crack across lower section of windscreen but not in drivers view

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f wheel slightly stiff to turn

o/s/r bumper corner loose

o/s/r tyre perishing

possible puncture o/s/r tyre

smoke from exhaust but not considered excessive for mot

speed sensor trigger ring on n/s drive shaft broken

Pass 1 Aug 2013 58,177 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

one wheel nut appears to be incorrect on all four wheels but are secure at time of test

Fail 1 Aug 2013 58,177 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre perished

one wheel nut appears to be incorrect on all four wheels but are secure at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2012 55,904 miles

coolant level low

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2012 55,904 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant level low

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2011 52,837 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 52,835 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 48,422 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 42,655 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 41,577 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 35,886 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 32,310 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 FGK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FGK, 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 FGK registered?

GU02 FGK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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