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GU02 VAJ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,811 mi
Last recorded74,811 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 VAJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 74,811 miles

offside front brake slightly binding.

Fail 22 Mar 2012 74,811 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front brake slightly binding.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 66,166 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 57,901 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 57,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 50,314 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2009 50,314 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 47,599 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 43,600 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 38,225 miles

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

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 VAJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VAJ, 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 VAJ registered?

GU02 VAJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 April 2002.

Is GU02 VAJ safe to buy?

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