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GV02 EFL

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,689 mi
Last recorded47,689 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 EFL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 47,689 miles

Engine/gearbox mounts have slight play/movement

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 42,424 miles

N/S/R tyre badly cracked

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)

O/S/R tyre badly cracked

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

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

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

Slight PAS oil leak from O/S and N/S of rack

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 42,424 miles

N/S/R tyre badly cracked

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)

O/S/R tyre badly cracked

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

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

Slight PAS oil leak from O/S and N/S of rack

Fail 16 Jun 2011 37,110 miles

Cat. rattling

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 37,110 miles

Cat. rattling

Fail 11 Jun 2010 31,270 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 31,270 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 25,788 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 25,788 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 19,664 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 4 Jun 2007 15,439 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 12,800 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 9,995 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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GV02 EFL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV02 EFL, 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 GV02 EFL registered?

GV02 EFL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 22 June 2002.

Is GV02 EFL safe to buy?

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