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GV51 VPY

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,512 mi
Last recorded54,512 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 VPY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 54,512 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN OUT OF SHAPE

Fail 23 Jan 2012 54,512 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 11 Jan 2011 49,101 miles

engine noisy

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 42,198 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 42,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 36,303 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 31,331 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 24,649 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 24,649 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 20,919 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 20,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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GV51 VPY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 GV51 VPY, 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 GV51 VPY registered?

GV51 VPY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is GV51 VPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV51 VPY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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