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GV02 OBY

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,205 mi
Last recorded75,205 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 OBY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 75,205 miles

battery has slight movement-n/s/f headlamp has slight movement

parking brake has slight travel-front grill insecure-exhaust corroded-exhaust mountings corroded-exhaust flexi deteriated

Fail 23 Jul 2014 75,205 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

parking brake has slight travel-front grill insecure-exhaust corroded-exhaust mountings corroded-exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 19 Jul 2013 68,225 miles

EML on

clutch pedal rubber missing

front tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 18 Jul 2012 65,544 miles

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jul 2011 62,911 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 59,334 miles

engine management light on

exhaust system in poor condition

rear number plate slightly detriated

Pass 14 Jul 2009 56,261 miles

n/s/r tyre has light cracks in inside wall

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 22 Jul 2008 53,200 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside wiper split on end

Fail 21 Jul 2008 53,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside wiper split on end

offside front tyre uneven wear and badley cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2007 51,353 miles

advise n/s/f tyre on limit

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 46,428 miles

Nearside 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 OBY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OBY, 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 OBY registered?

GV02 OBY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 4 July 2002.

Is GV02 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV02 OBY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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