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GV02 GKY

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,521 mi
Last recorded54,521 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 GKY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2015 54,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 54,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 52,179 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 20 Jun 2014 52,165 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)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2013 49,743 miles

F/O/S tyre worn on outer edge

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 46,471 miles

Inner wheel rim on offside front damaged

Offside front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 29 Jun 2012 46,471 miles

Inner wheel rim on offside front damaged

Offside front tyres wearing on edges

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 43,717 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 43,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 41,433 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside inner door trim catching

Offside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration/perishing

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Pass 29 Jun 2009 38,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

throttle sticks

Fail 29 Jun 2009 38,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

throttle sticks

Pass 20 Jun 2008 36,271 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 36,271 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 31,472 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 27,000 miles

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

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

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 GKY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GKY, 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 GKY registered?

GV02 GKY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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