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GY02 MVC

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,547 mi
Last recorded126,547 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 MVC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 126,547 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 123,167 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 119,244 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 119,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 113,221 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 108,327 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 108,251 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 99,012 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 90,247 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 80,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre splits on inner sidewall advise replacment

non standard bolts nearside front caliper carrier

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear silencer baffles corroded

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 9 Jul 2008 60,698 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 42,512 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 33,060 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 MVC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MVC, 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 MVC registered?

GY02 MVC is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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