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GV02 GMO

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,872 mi
Last recorded87,872 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 GMO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 87,872 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 87,870 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 85,519 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 83,588 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 81,892 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 80,137 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 80,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 73,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 66,772 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 66,772 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 66,543 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 66,543 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 53,032 miles

front calipers & rack damp

small splits on wiper blades

Pass 3 Jun 2009 45,887 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 1 Jun 2009 45,846 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 40,162 miles

both front tyres are wearing low - REQUIRE ATTENTION

both rear tyres are perishing

long travel on handbrake

Fail 2 Jun 2008 40,162 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres are wearing low - REQUIRE ATTENTION

both rear tyres are perishing

long travel on handbrake

Pass 29 May 2007 34,287 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 34,287 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 28,137 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 GMO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GMO, 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 GMO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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