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GU02 FGO

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,628 mi
Last recorded102,628 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 102,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 98,500 miles

Both front tyres low.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 98,496 miles

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

Both front tyres low.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 94,923 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Both front cv boots perishing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 90,264 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Front both cv boots perishing.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 85,701 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 80,834 miles

NS beam image deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 76,867 miles

both front tyres and n/s/r perishing/cracking.

Pass 5 Nov 2011 72,730 miles

n/s no plate lamp dim

surface cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 14 Aug 2009 71,761 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

coolant level low

Pass 7 Mar 2008 65,361 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 65,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 63,290 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 61,328 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 FGO 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 85.7%.

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 FGO, 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 FGO registered?

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

Is GU02 FGO safe to buy?

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