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GV02 EFM

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

71,473 mi
Last recorded71,473 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 EFM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 71,473 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 71,063 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 70,604 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 70,277 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 70,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 69,797 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 69,221 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 69,221 miles

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 23 Jul 2020 68,526 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box. Also system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 68,526 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box. Also system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 67,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box. Also system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 66,306 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 64,316 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 64,316 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 62,438 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 58,999 miles

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2014 55,300 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 51,434 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 51,434 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 47,651 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 47,651 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 44,717 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 41,553 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 41,553 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 36,895 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 22 May 2008 33,126 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 29,341 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 24,615 miles
Pass 27 May 2005

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 EFM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 GV02 EFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV02 EFM registered?

GV02 EFM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 10 August 2002.

Is GV02 EFM safe to buy?

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