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GX02 ADJ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,344 mi
Last recorded96,344 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 ADJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 96,344 miles

Oil leak

coolant level low

nearside front inner and outer brake pad worn

Fail 31 Dec 2014 96,286 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

coolant level low

nearside front inner and outer brake pad worn

nearside rear tyre slightly under inflated

Pass 3 Jan 2014 90,413 miles

Oil leak

nearside front drive shaft not securely connected to outer cv joint

offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge, tread not cut as deep

Fail 31 Dec 2013 90,380 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front drive shaft not securely connected to outer cv joint

offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge, tread not cut as deep

Pass 17 Dec 2012 78,916 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

fuel tank has repair patch

o/s/f tyre low on tread

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Fail 11 Dec 2012 78,667 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel tank has repair patch

o/s/f tyre low on tread

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 3 Jan 2012 67,030 miles

front brake pads wearing low

tow bar socket wiring not connected

Pass 5 Oct 2010 56,095 miles

leak from exhaust centre to rear joint

offside rera lamp lense has water in it

Fail 4 Oct 2010 56,692 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

leak from exhaust centre to rear joint

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge tread 2mm ( limit 1.6mm)

offside rera lamp lense has water in it

Pass 7 Oct 2009 46,214 miles

near side rear tyre cracked and perished around tread area

offside front tyre worn inside edge

slight exhaust leak from centre pipe to rear pipe flange

Fail 7 Oct 2009 46,214 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre cracked and perished around tread area

offside front tyre worn inside edge

slight exhaust leak from centre pipe to rear pipe flange

Pass 13 Oct 2008 38,163 miles

frotn brake pads approx 2/3 to 3/4 worn

nearside & offside rear tyres starting to perish

offside front tyre tread approx 2mm ( limit 1.6mm)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 30,249 miles

long travel on hand brake lever.

rear exhasut joint in poor condition.

rear tyres starting to crack in treads.

Fail 8 Oct 2007 30,249 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

long travel on hand brake lever.

rear exhasut joint in poor condition.

rear tyres starting to crack in treads.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 22,040 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 19,601 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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GX02 ADJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GX02 ADJ, 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 GX02 ADJ registered?

GX02 ADJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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