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GV51 VXA

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,437 mi
Last recorded94,437 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 VXA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 94,437 miles

crack in lower windscreen not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 24 Jan 2014 83,757 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 74,825 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Fail 16 Jan 2013 74,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f brake discs shows signs of heat/wear

o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Fail 10 Jan 2012 71,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

o/s/f inner track arm has slight play

Pass 10 Jan 2012 71,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

o/s/f inner track arm has slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2011 69,257 miles

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

slight play from steering rack felt from o/s/f road wheel

Pass 20 Jan 2010 66,327 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jan 2009 64,060 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 60,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

cracking in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jan 2007 55,947 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 55,947 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 49,587 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 VXA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GV51 VXA, 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 VXA registered?

GV51 VXA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 14 January 2002.

Is GV51 VXA safe to buy?

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