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GY02 NZF

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

38,779 mi
Last recorded38,779 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 38,779 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 37,716 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 36,058 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 34,835 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 32,695 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 31,261 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 30,032 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 30,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 28,399 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 25,747 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 23,187 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Aug 2015 19,760 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 17,782 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 16,594 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 16,588 miles

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

o/s rear tyre outer side wall in poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2012 16,156 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 15,955 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 15,744 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 15,059 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 14,465 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 13,456 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 11,528 miles

n/s steering rack gaiter damp - no apparent leak

Fail 1 Sep 2006 11,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

n/s steering rack gaiter damp - no apparent leak

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 NZF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY02 NZF registered?

GY02 NZF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 23 May 2002.

Is GY02 NZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY02 NZF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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