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GU02 VAK

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,570 mi
Last recorded113,570 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 113,570 miles

eml light on

Pass 23 Aug 2012 105,854 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light illuminated

Fail 21 Aug 2012 105,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light illuminated

Pass 1 Jul 2011 94,192 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 89,221 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 77,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 77,518 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 65,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 65,688 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 58,141 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 50,553 miles

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

Offside 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 VAK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VAK, 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 VAK registered?

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

Is GU02 VAK safe to buy?

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