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GU02 XWZ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,437 mi
Last recorded25,437 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 25,437 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 25,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 12,039 miles

Large stone chip o/s screen.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres perishing

metal fuel pipes corroding

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Apr 2013 12,039 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Large stone chip o/s screen.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres cracking.

fuel pipes rust.

under body corroizion.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 11,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

interior mirror loose.

under body rust around front suspension arears.

Fail 4 Apr 2012 11,958 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

interior mirror loose.

under body rust around front suspension arears.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 11,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 4 May 2010 11,605 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 11,364 miles

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

surface corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

Fail 5 May 2009 11,364 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake discs pitted and corroded

surface corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Apr 2008 11,155 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 11,155 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 10,986 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 10,986 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2006

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 XWZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XWZ, 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 XWZ registered?

GU02 XWZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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