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GV51 ZWS

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,487 mi
Last recorded71,487 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 71,487 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot has misting of grease

Fail 19 Jan 2021 71,487 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot has misting of grease

Pass 29 Jan 2020 70,506 miles

anti roll bar drop links perished/deteriorated

centre stop light not working

harsh corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

oil around steering rack

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2019 69,270 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer cv boot has misting of grease

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

corrosion to n/s sill

misting of oil from power steering rack

Pass 15 Jan 2018 67,393 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 65,568 miles

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2017 65,568 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 63,127 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 60,050 miles

exhaust system corroded

front anti roll bar drop links worn/perished

slight corrosion underside of car in places

slight misting of oil around steering

Fail 9 Jan 2015 60,050 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

exhaust system corroded

front anti roll bar drop links worn/perished

slight corrosion underside of car in places

slight misting of oil around steering

tyres under inflated

Pass 16 Jan 2014 56,027 miles

aux belts worn

c.v gators perished/cracking

coolant bottle empty

front anti roll bar bushes worn

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

one washer jet blocked nearside

slight misting of oil around steering rack

very slight corrosion underside of car in places

Fail 18 Jan 2013 52,136 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

slight misting of oil around steering rack (minor)

washers poor

Pass 18 Jan 2013 52,136 miles

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

slight misting of oil around steering rack (minor)

washers poor

Pass 19 Jan 2012 48,377 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

coolant pipe slightly corroded

front tyres worn on edges

slight misting of oil around power steering rack (minor)

tyres slightly under in-flated

Fail 26 Jan 2011 44,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

slight misting of oil around the steering rack

Pass 26 Jan 2011 44,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

slight misting of oil around the steering rack

Pass 27 Jan 2010 40,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

slight misting of oil around the steering rack

Pass 9 Feb 2009 36,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 1 Feb 2008 31,816 miles

clutch pedal slightly high

exhaust system corroded slightly poor condition

minor damage to offside front wing

power steering and alternator belt's slightly worn / slightly poor condition

rear exhaust heat sheild corroded (rubber on exhaust)

tracking !!!!

Fail 1 Feb 2008 31,816 miles

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

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

clutch pedal slightly high

exhaust system corroded slightly poor condition

minor damage to offside front wing

power steering and alternator belt's slightly worn / slightly poor condition

rear exhaust heat sheild corroded (rubber on exhaust)

tracking !!!!

Pass 1 Feb 2007 26,993 miles

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

near side front tyre wearing on both eadges

off side front tyre worn on inner eadge

Fail 1 Feb 2007 26,993 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

near side front tyre wearing on eadges

off side front tyre worn on inner eadge and perishing

Fail 26 Jan 2006 22,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 22,171 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 ZWS is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZWS, 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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GV51 ZWS is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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