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GF52 XXY

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,798 mi
Last recorded46,798 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 46,798 miles

All brake pipes starting to corrode

All suspension & steering components corroded

Engine oil leak

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Slight drag offside front brake, disc showing signs of heat

Fail 2 Dec 2016 46,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes starting to corrode

All suspension & steering components corroded

Engine oil leak

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Slight drag offside front brake, disc showing signs of heat

Pass 4 Dec 2015 45,915 miles

Battery clamp insecure

Exhaust corroded

Nearside & offside rear tyres deteriorating

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside gearbox driveshaft seal damp

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil filter damp

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Slight drag offside front brake

Fail 4 Dec 2015 45,915 miles

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

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

Battery clamp insecure

Exhaust corroded

Nearside & offside rear tyres deteriorating

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside gearbox driveshaft seal damp

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil filter damp

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Slight drag offside front brake

Pass 12 Dec 2014 44,891 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorating

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight drag offside front brake

Wiper blades worn

Pass 6 Dec 2013 43,551 miles

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

front exhaust deteriorating

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Dec 2012 41,917 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

slight corrosion to various components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 40,226 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 37,979 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 35,973 miles

ofside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2008 34,776 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 33,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 29,471 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 29,471 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 21,483 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 21,367 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 XXY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XXY, 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 XXY registered?

GF52 XXY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 23 November 2002.

Is GF52 XXY safe to buy?

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