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HJ02 GDK

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,309 mi
Last recorded69,309 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 GDK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 69,309 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2014 66,068 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 66,068 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

mil lamp on

Pass 30 Sep 2013 59,877 miles

Front chassis rails corroded unmder bonnet

O/s/r seatbelt not fully checked (baby seat fitted)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 59,871 miles

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

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

Front chassis rails corroded unmder bonnet

O/s/r seatbelt not fully checked (baby seat fitted)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 49,742 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 41,675 miles

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

centre to rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2011 41,675 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre to rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,731 miles

wiper rubbers split

Pass 7 Sep 2009 31,006 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,980 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,777 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 21,739 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 16,614 miles

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

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

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 GDK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HJ02 GDK, 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 HJ02 GDK registered?

HJ02 GDK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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