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GV02 KKW

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,230 mi
Last recorded104,230 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 KKW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 104,230 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 98,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front mirror held on with tape but secure

Fail 7 Apr 2018 98,354 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front mirror held on with tape but secure

Pass 2 May 2017 92,451 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 92,382 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 86,422 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 86,422 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 84,116 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 80,018 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 72,026 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 55,024 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 44,842 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 44,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 40,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air bag light on

Pass 23 Sep 2010 40,421 miles

air bag light on

Pass 30 Jul 2009 30,639 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 30,637 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 22,039 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 22,039 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 17,646 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 17,646 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 12,993 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 KKW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KKW, 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 KKW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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