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GU02 XYS

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

77,862 mi
Last recorded77,862 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 XYS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2025 77,862 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/R outer sill near axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall(185/55R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both O/S service brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 75,452 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ALL (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 75,452 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected -ve battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ALL (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 72,791 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLANGE SIGNIFICANTLY CORRODED. CENTRE EXHAUST SIGNIFICANTLY CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 72,791 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLANGE SIGNIFICANTLY CORRODED. CENTRE EXHAUST SIGNIFICANTLY CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 66,309 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 66,309 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 61,140 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 61,140 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 61,085 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 58,650 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 56,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 54,010 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 51,589 miles

n/s/r dise worn

Fail 21 Mar 2016 51,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/r dise worn

Pass 18 Mar 2015 48,900 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 46,224 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,627 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,035 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,970 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 33,101 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 29,842 miles

steering rack damp

Pass 17 Mar 2008 26,458 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 22,616 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 19,535 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 XYS is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XYS, 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 XYS registered?

GU02 XYS is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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