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GU02 XYD

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,144 mi
Last recorded97,144 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 97,144 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear doors hard to open

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

Rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Apr 2018 97,139 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear doors hard to open

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 2 May 2017 88,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside washer poor.

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 87,980 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside washer poor.

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 78,085 miles

nearside and offside front Tyre's worn on edges

Fail 25 Apr 2016 78,085 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount broken (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front Tyre's worn on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2015 69,369 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 63,547 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 58,869 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 30 Mar 2012 53,160 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 47,304 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 40,577 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 33,873 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 24,227 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 20,354 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 18,719 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 XYD is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XYD, 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 XYD registered?

GU02 XYD is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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