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GX02 AFS

2002 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,601 mi
Last recorded138,601 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 AFS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 138,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front seat back tilt not working

Pass 19 Feb 2014 18,291 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 138,291 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 118,657 miles

Auxillary belt starting to perish

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

coolant level low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Feb 2012 118,657 miles

Auxillary belt starting to perish

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

coolant level low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2012 118,504 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 106,320 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 92,517 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 77,238 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 77,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 67,630 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

inner cooler hose insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2007 58,846 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 45,587 miles

large cover fitted to bottom of front subframe preventing full inspection of many components.

offside rear and offside front tyres close to limit.

Fail 21 Feb 2006 45,587 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

large cove fitted to bottom of front subframe preventing full inspection of many components

offside rear and offside front tyres close to limit.

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 AFS is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AFS, 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 AFS registered?

GX02 AFS is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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