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GV02 YGW

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

34,022 mi
Last recorded34,022 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 34,022 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 28,578 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter damp (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 28,578 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter damp (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 27,874 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorating

Pass 21 Apr 2016 26,794 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 25,805 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 24,089 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 22,465 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 20,703 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 20,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 19,632 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 18,070 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 16,168 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 16,168 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 14,389 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 11,822 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 11,822 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 10,029 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 9,414 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 YGW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YGW, 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 YGW registered?

GV02 YGW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is GV02 YGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV02 YGW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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