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GY02 XSO

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,982 mi
Last recorded50,982 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 XSO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 50,982 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 50,982 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 49,337 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 49,337 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 44,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system deteriorated

srs warning light on dash

Pass 2 Jul 2011 39,701 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 35,971 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 35,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 31,283 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,283 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 29,270 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 26,602 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 22,968 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2005 18,532 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 XSO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XSO, 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 XSO registered?

GY02 XSO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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