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GY02 VXW

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

95,326 mi
Last recorded95,326 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 VXW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 95,326 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 95,308 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 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 90,937 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 83,169 miles

Auxilliary drive belt fraying

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn on edge

Due to running very under inflated, both front and offside rear tyres have cracks to sidewalls, not reaching inner cords

Long parking brake lever travel

Lubricated/freed off stiff bonnet catch

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak, possibly cam cover gasket ??

Pass 2 Apr 2014 83,169 miles

Auxilliary drive belt fraying

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn on edge

Due to running very under inflated, both front and offside rear tyres have cracks to sidewalls, not reaching inner cords

Long parking brake lever travel

Lubricated/freed off stiff bonnet catch

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak, possibly cam cover gasket ??

Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,190 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 75,187 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 70,151 miles

advise wheel alignment check

both front tyres have low tread depth

Fail 28 Feb 2012 70,147 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise wheel alignment check

both front tyres have low tread depth

Pass 23 Feb 2011 65,405 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 65,404 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust box starting to split

Pass 22 Feb 2010 60,538 miles

advise wheel alignment check

nearside front tyre tread depth getting low 185/55/15

Fail 22 Feb 2010 60,538 miles

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)

advise wheel alignment check

nearside front tyre tread depth getting low 185/55/15

Pass 12 Mar 2009 54,941 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 54,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 50,200 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 43,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers not clearing screen 100%

handbrake lever has alot of travel

power steering belt perishing

rear number plate discoloured

slight gearbox oil leak

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 21 May 2007 43,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers not clearing screen 100%

handbrake lever has alot of travel

power steering belt perishing

rear number plate discoloured

slight gearbox oil leak

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 25 May 2006 33,991 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 May 2006 33,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

slight play in steering rack

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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GY02 VXW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VXW, 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 VXW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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