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GV51 ZXB

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

83,653 mi
Last recorded83,653 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 83,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

The nearside rear wheel arch is heavily corroded

The steering rack has a slight leak

Fail 1 Dec 2015 83,652 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

The nearside rear wheel arch is heavily corroded

The steering rack has a slight leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 81,813 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 81,813 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 78,221 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 78,221 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 74,596 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 74,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 68,429 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 68,429 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 60,438 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 60,438 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 50,100 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 42,253 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 37,054 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 27,590 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 27,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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 ZXB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZXB, 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 ZXB registered?

GV51 ZXB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 19 February 2002.

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