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EX52 GGZ

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,807 mi
Last recorded85,807 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 GGZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 85,807 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 85,807 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 76,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2022 68,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 60,933 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 60,933 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 55,974 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 55,974 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 48,470 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 48,416 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 42,353 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 42,353 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 41,630 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 40,766 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 39,350 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2014 37,844 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 35,595 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 34,055 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 32,017 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 32,017 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 30,627 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 29,692 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,403 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 27,476 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 26,048 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 24,155 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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EX52 GGZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EX52 GGZ, 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 EX52 GGZ registered?

EX52 GGZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 September 2002.

Is EX52 GGZ safe to buy?

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