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GF52 FWG

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,755 mi
Last recorded57,755 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 57,755 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Fail 6 May 2016 57,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 52,475 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Feb 2014 45,846 miles

N/S/R tyre worn low on the edges.

Power steering belt perishing.

Fail 19 Feb 2014 45,827 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

N/S/R tyre worn low on the edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering belt perishing.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 39,945 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 39,945 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 34,050 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 50,762 miles

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

advise front brake discs coroded

Fail 29 Jan 2011 50,762 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front brake discs coroded

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 27,241 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 24,691 miles

advise both front tyres worn on inner edge

advise both rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Jul 2006 21,457 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 18,599 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 18,599 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 FWG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FWG, 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 FWG registered?

GF52 FWG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 12 November 2002.

Is GF52 FWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 FWG shows 15 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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