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GX02 AER

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,208 mi
Last recorded113,208 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 AER
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 113,208 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 111,111 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

outer sills starting to rust

Pass 4 Apr 2018 109,258 miles

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

slight corrosion to outer sills

Fail 4 Apr 2018 109,258 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to outer sills

Pass 5 Apr 2017 107,496 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre uneven wear pattern - may cause noise

Fail 5 Apr 2017 107,496 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre uneven wear pattern - may cause noise

Pass 14 Apr 2016 105,797 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 105,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 103,979 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 102,055 miles

exhaust rusty

o/s/rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Dec 2013 101,487 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 101,487 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 95,907 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 95,906 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 88,422 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 88,422 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 80,970 miles

front brake pads low and discs worn/lipped

Fail 15 Jan 2010 72,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

offside front fog lamp not working

rear wiper wash function not working

Pass 15 Jan 2010 72,431 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

offside front fog lamp not working

rear wiper wash function not working

Pass 13 Jan 2009 63,673 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 54,095 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 43,428 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 31,099 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 31,099 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 AER is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue 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 GX02 AER, 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 AER registered?

GX02 AER is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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