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GJ52 GXS

2002 Rover 25

Orange Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,714 mi
Last recorded128,714 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 GXS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2012 128,714 miles

oil leak engine

slight blow from manifold

Pass 10 Mar 2011 117,277 miles

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

Oil leak

battery flat

both front brake discs rusty

both front seat will not unlatch

Fail 10 Mar 2011 117,277 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

battery flat

both front brake discs rusty

both front seat will not unlatch

Pass 8 Dec 2009 110,886 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 104,716 miles

exhaust blow around manifold area

Pass 29 Apr 2008 91,169 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2008 90,842 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2007 73,787 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 54,137 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 54,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GJ52 GXS is a 2002 Rover 25 in Orange 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 GJ52 GXS, 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 GJ52 GXS registered?

GJ52 GXS is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is GJ52 GXS safe to buy?

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