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GV51 VRD

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,444 mi
Last recorded70,444 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 VRD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 70,444 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing between treads (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack/pipes (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 69,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Also showing signs of having been overheated. (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack/pipes (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight bind offside front brake

Pass 16 Nov 2016 61,128 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 53,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2014 50,312 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 1 Dec 2014 50,312 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Dec 2013 46,838 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 43,870 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2012 42,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2012 42,771 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 33,619 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 32,399 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 26,714 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 22,322 miles

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

hand brake effort has just passed

Fail 9 Jan 2009 22,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake effort has just passed

Pass 14 Jan 2008 18,728 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 16,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 16,212 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 13,239 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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GV51 VRD 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 73.7%.

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 GV51 VRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV51 VRD registered?

GV51 VRD is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is GV51 VRD safe to buy?

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