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GF52 FWC

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,638 mi
Last recorded52,638 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,638 miles

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 47,264 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 40,331 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 36,351 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 32,399 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 31,564 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 29,995 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 27,872 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 25,645 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 18,458 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 18,458 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 FWC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GF52 FWC, 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

How do I check the history of GF52 FWC?

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What year was GF52 FWC registered?

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

Is GF52 FWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 FWC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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