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GU02 XWW

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

118,129 mi
Last recorded118,129 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 XWW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 118,129 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides effort is low (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 118,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides effort is low (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 108,614 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 94,818 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 77,358 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 70,727 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 67,977 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 67,440 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 67,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 67,344 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 67,221 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 67,104 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 67,009 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 66,849 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 66,259 miles

offside front brake has slight binding

Pass 19 Apr 2012 65,750 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 64,758 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 64,757 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 62,562 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 60,876 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 59,087 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 56,954 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 45,611 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 XWW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XWW, 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 XWW registered?

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

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