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GF52 FVR

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,921 mi
Last recorded83,921 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2010
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2010 83,921 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 83,921 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2009 79,409 miles

front brake pads look low.

offside front tyre just on legal limit.

rear exhaust section corroded.

windcsreen chiped.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 70,117 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 56,363 miles

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

both wipers blades splits on ends

Pass 1 Nov 2006 46,380 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 46,157 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)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 36,849 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 26 Oct 2005 36,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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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GF52 FVR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FVR, 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 FVR registered?

GF52 FVR is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is GF52 FVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 FVR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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