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GX02 EWE

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,312 mi
Last recorded108,312 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 108,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus outer edge worn low (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both rear tyres perishing and offside rear has a cut in its tread

nearside front outer cv joint boot perishing

windscreen wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 4 May 2016 108,311 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus outer edge worn low (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both rear tyres perishing and offside rear has a cut in its tread

nearside front outer cv joint boot perishing

windscreen wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 16 Apr 2015 98,698 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 98,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 89,962 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 89,717 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 80,006 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 67,202 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 55,332 miles

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

condition of front brake discs (slightly worn).

general condition of front and rear suspension components (rusty).

Pass 16 Jun 2010 51,419 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 41,148 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 30,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 30,069 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 22,438 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 18,668 miles

rear exhaust box corroded fairly badly at entry pipe

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 EWE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 EWE, 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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GX02 EWE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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