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GF52 FVE

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,343 mi
Last recorded63,343 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 FVE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 63,343 miles

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 1 Feb 2016 63,343 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 7 Feb 2015 60,590 miles

Engine management system fault warning light illuminated

Fail 6 Feb 2015 60,590 miles

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

Engine management system fault warning light illuminated

Pass 15 Jan 2014 59,355 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine management system fault warning light illuminated

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 59,355 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine management system fault warning light illuminated

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 57,041 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 57,041 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 55,964 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 55,964 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,681 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 53,326 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 53,326 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2009 51,538 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 50,116 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 50,116 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 45,674 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 40,569 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 40,569 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 36,431 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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GF52 FVE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GF52 FVE, 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 GF52 FVE registered?

GF52 FVE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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