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HX02 GBO

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,052 mi
Last recorded78,052 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 GBO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 78,052 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 78,052 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2011 74,617 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 63,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Mar 2010 63,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 53,408 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 44,575 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 39,986 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 33,758 miles

Near side front and off side front wiper blades are starting to split.

Fail 14 Feb 2006 33,758 miles

Near side front and off side front wiper blades are starting to split.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HX02 GBO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HX02 GBO, 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 HX02 GBO registered?

HX02 GBO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 5 March 2002.

Is HX02 GBO safe to buy?

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