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GF52 GFE

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,962 mi
Last recorded53,962 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 GFE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 53,962 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front drop link rubber bushes slpitting

both outer cv boots cracking

exhaust middle section blowing

nearside front tyre cracking inside tread

nearside rear tyre heavy cracking

offside rear tyre cracking inside tread

Pass 19 Mar 2019 50,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 18 Mar 2019 50,026 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 May 2018 48,590 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 46,534 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 44,537 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 42,362 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 39,528 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2013 37,483 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 37,483 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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 35,263 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2011 32,610 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2010 30,582 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2010 30,582 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 27,991 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 22,649 miles

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 11 May 2007 17,224 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 12,054 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 GFE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GFE, 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 GFE registered?

GF52 GFE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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