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GV02 CXR

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

32,999 mi
Last recorded32,999 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 CXR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 32,999 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 32,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 31,143 miles

corrosion to near side rear outer sill but not yet excessive

Fail 2 Feb 2015 31,143 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion to near side rear outer sill but not yet excessive

Pass 5 Feb 2014 29,529 miles

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

both front A.B.S pick up rings cracked but no fault shown during test

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill but not yet excessive

Fail 4 Feb 2014 29,529 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front A.B.S pick up rings cracked but no fault shown during test

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill but not yet excessive

Pass 17 Jan 2013 25,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 23,667 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2011 20,219 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 16,860 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 12,659 miles

o/s n/s rear child seats fittef

Fail 8 Apr 2009 12,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s n/s rear child seats fittef

Pass 11 Apr 2008 7,092 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 7,085 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 1,692 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 169 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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GV02 CXR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GV02 CXR, 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 GV02 CXR registered?

GV02 CXR is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is GV02 CXR safe to buy?

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