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GY02 MSX

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,665 mi
Last recorded103,665 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 MSX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 103,665 miles

corrosion to both rear outer sills/wheel arches

Fail 2 Jun 2017 103,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

corrosion to both rear outer sills/wheel arches

Pass 31 May 2016 101,008 miles

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

corrosion to rear outer sills/rear outer wheel arches

Fail 31 May 2016 101,006 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

corrosion to rear outer sills/rear outer wheel arches

Pass 19 May 2015 90,944 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2015 90,944 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 83,054 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 76,502 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 76,502 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 21 May 2012 68,277 miles

both front tyres getting low 2mm

Pass 31 May 2011 60,203 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 60,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 50,755 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 41,187 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 41,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,376 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 26,196 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 26,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 5 Jun 2006 19,216 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 16,490 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 MSX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GY02 MSX, 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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GY02 MSX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 4 May 2002.

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