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GU02 MYV

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,312 mi
Last recorded98,312 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 MYV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 98,312 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Slight seepage through rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 97,693 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 97,693 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 96,722 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 96,722 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 93,429 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 93,429 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 86,987 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 84,478 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 81,744 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 81,744 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 79,209 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 76,713 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 73,965 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 73,965 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 71,597 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)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 68,512 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 64,450 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 53,023 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 43,815 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 33,201 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE VERY LOW ON AIR AND SIDE WALLS BADLY DAMAGED TO LIMIT DUE TO BEING RUN FLAT.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 29,404 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 29,403 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

near side front tyre has side wall damage to outer face

near side rear tyre has a nail in the tread

off side front tyre very low on air

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 MYV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MYV, 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 MYV registered?

GU02 MYV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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