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HJ02 GBU

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,741 mi
Last recorded17,741 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 GBU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 17,741 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 17,741 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 17,596 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 17,596 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 17,375 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 17,358 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 17,103 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 16,693 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 16,693 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 16,294 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has cracking and fissuring due to rubber deterioration on the edge of the tread, but not deep enough to expose plies or cords

nearside rear tyre has damage on the outer sidewall but not to expose plies or cords

Fail 25 Apr 2013 15,948 miles

N/S/R tyre splitting but not showing cord

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 15,948 miles

N/S/R tyre splitting but not showing cord

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 15,517 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 15,512 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)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 15,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 15,072 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 14,526 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 13,996 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 13,482 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2007 12,597 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 10,852 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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HJ02 GBU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJ02 GBU, 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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HJ02 GBU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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