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GJ52 RVA

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,029 mi
Last recorded59,029 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 RVA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 59,029 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 59,029 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 49,277 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 49,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 43,764 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2011 43,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 39,156 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 39,156 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 34,525 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 30,914 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 25,164 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 25,164 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre perished and worn on outer edge

offside front tyre perished and worn on outer edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Aug 2006 18,760 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 18,760 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to front and rear bumper

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 RVA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RVA, 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 RVA registered?

GJ52 RVA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is GJ52 RVA safe to buy?

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