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GY02 GHG

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,997 mi
Last recorded27,997 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 GHG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 27,997 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 27,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 26,457 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 25,914 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 25,289 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 24,623 miles

wiper blades dirty and only just clear screen

Pass 23 Apr 2019 23,524 miles

Brace strut rear of engine bay is quite badly corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 5 Apr 2018 22,863 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 21,940 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 21,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on the inner sidewall )( 185/55 x 15 82V (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH front tyre worn low on the outer tread bands

BOTH front tyres are perishing

Front wipers arms appear insecure to the spindles

Nearside front tyre has minor damage to the outer sidewall / bead area

Pass 5 Apr 2016 20,716 miles

BOTH front tyres are cracking / perishing on the shoulders

Nearside front outer sidewall is damaged near to the limits

Nearside number plate light is dirty / deteriorating

Offside front tyre inner sidewall is starting to split in places

Pass 30 Mar 2015 19,323 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 19,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre cracked/split near to limit.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 18,045 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing and are in poor condition

Fail 1 Apr 2014 18,044 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres are perishing and are in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2013 17,120 miles

Pipe into rear silencer corroded through and has a minor leak.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 16,191 miles

near side rear tyre cracking to the limit on tread shoulder.

off side rear tyre badly cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2011 15,226 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 14,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

near side windscreen washer weak and wiper blade only just clear screen.(dirty)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 13,426 miles

Nearside front tyre worn almost smooth on secondary tread inner and outer bands. 185/55 x 15

Offside front tyre is wearing low on inner and outer tread bands.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 12,603 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges, nearside is VERY low and one the limits.

Fail 21 Apr 2008 12,600 miles

Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

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)

Both front tyres worn low on edges, nearside is VERY low and one the limits.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 11,801 miles

hand brake lever slightly insecure at floor ?(moves to the left when pushed)

near side front tyre goetting low on outer edge.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 10,739 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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GY02 GHG 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 83.3%.

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 GY02 GHG, 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 GY02 GHG registered?

GY02 GHG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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