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GU02 MYP

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

68,179 mi
Last recorded68,179 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 68,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine light on

n/s/f wing corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2022 68,176 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine light on

n/s/f wing corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2021 60,369 miles

Unable to inspect boot area around suspension mounts due to work tools and items.

Fail 5 Jan 2021 60,366 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended items on rear seats and floor, unable to test function of belt (7.1.2 (c))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. items behind seat stopping movement. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended items on rear seats and floor, unable to test function of belt (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended items on rear seats and floor, unable to test function of belt (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to inspect boot area around suspension mounts due to work tools and items.

Pass 18 Jan 2020 49,718 miles

sills corroded

unable to check rear seat belts large amount of luggage loaded

Fail 18 Jan 2020 49,718 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

sills corroded

unable to check rear seat belts large amount of luggage loaded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 44,366 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 44,322 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2018 41,234 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 38,758 miles

Front discs corroded

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

engine management light on

Fail 24 Jan 2017 38,758 miles

Front discs corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Jan 2016 35,114 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 35,113 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 31,003 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 26,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 26,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 22,622 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 19,557 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 19,557 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 17,145 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 14,587 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 10,758 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 10,758 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 6,166 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 5,713 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 5,165 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 MYP is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MYP, 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 MYP registered?

GU02 MYP is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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