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GX02 WGR

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,028 mi
Last recorded73,028 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 WGR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 73,028 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2011 68,936 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 6 Jun 2011 68,915 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Jun 2010 61,034 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 56,560 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 45,304 miles

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

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

brake fluid leak servo?

engine fault light light on

Pass 1 Sep 2007 37,033 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 33,660 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 33,659 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 29,898 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 WGR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 WGR, 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 WGR registered?

GX02 WGR is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 17 March 2002.

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