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GF52 UCC

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

75,123 mi
Last recorded75,123 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 UCC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 75,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0 tread outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust flex in poor condition

front no. plate damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2016 75,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0 tread outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust flex in poor condition

front no. plate damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2015 67,315 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Front exhaust flex in poor condition.

Nearside Front inner door panel missing.

Offside Rear bumper slightly insecure.

Fail 16 Sep 2015 67,315 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Front exhaust flex in poor condition.

Nearside Front inner door panel missing.

Offside Rear bumper slightly insecure.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 62,310 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

both front flexi-brake hose ferrules corroded

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust flex in poor condition

Fail 16 Sep 2014 62,237 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

both front flexi-brake hose ferrules corroded

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust flex in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2013 60,915 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust corroded

front exhaust flex in poor condition

n/s/r of vehicle shows signs of accident damage

Fail 13 Sep 2013 60,915 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust corroded

front exhaust flex in poor condition

n/s/r of vehicle shows signs of accident damage

Pass 3 Nov 2012 59,171 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front exhaust flex in poor condition

n/s/r brake shows signs of overheating

Fail 3 Nov 2012 59,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front exhaust flex in poor condition

n/s/r brake shows signs of overheating

Pass 26 Aug 2011 54,950 miles

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 25 Aug 2011 54,950 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

engine management lamp on

n/side wiper blade split

o/s/f brake shows signs of overheating

Pass 9 Dec 2010 53,174 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Dec 2010 53,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Oct 2009 43,488 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 43,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 15 Oct 2008 36,627 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 30,597 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 24,846 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 UCC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 UCC, 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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GF52 UCC is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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