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GF52 VZC

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,054 mi
Last recorded89,054 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 VZC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 89,054 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 85,683 miles

tailgate difficult to secure in closed position

Fail 27 Feb 2017 85,653 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

tailgate difficult to secure in closed position

Pass 2 Mar 2016 80,897 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 80,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 70,608 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 70,608 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 59,741 miles

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 26 Nov 2012 49,825 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 49,810 miles

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

coolant level low

Pass 23 Nov 2011 47,324 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 44,652 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 40,857 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 40,857 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 38,148 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 33,879 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 26,267 miles

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

SLOW PUNCTURE IN SIDEWALL OF N/S/R TYRE

Pass 23 Nov 2005 19,605 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 VZC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VZC, 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 VZC registered?

GF52 VZC is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is GF52 VZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 VZC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF52 VZC have outstanding finance?

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