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GF52 GDX

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,139 mi
Last recorded97,139 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 97,139 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2012 97,139 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2011 90,160 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly inner edges

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn slightly

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 90,160 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly inner edges

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2010 70,907 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 54,766 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 40,895 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 23,816 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2007 23,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 12,279 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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GF52 GDX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GDX, 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

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What year was GF52 GDX registered?

GF52 GDX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is GF52 GDX safe to buy?

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