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GV02 EHO

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,676 mi
Last recorded141,676 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 EHO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 141,676 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 138,669 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 138,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 135,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 131,169 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 123,645 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 116,648 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 109,483 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 101,630 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 89,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake efficancy at 16% service brake efficancy at 52% both boardline

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 80,326 miles

NS front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

front brake pads worn, (75-80%)

Fail 13 May 2013 80,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

NS front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

front brake pads worn, (75-80%)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 74,229 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 66,305 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 66,305 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 55,660 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 42,426 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 39,208 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 34,155 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 27,604 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 20,868 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 EHO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EHO, 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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GV02 EHO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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