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GJ52 XHB

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,949 mi
Last recorded37,949 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 XHB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 37,949 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Jun 2015 37,846 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Jun 2014 30,819 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 30,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 26,267 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 23,943 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 22,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 21,187 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 19,823 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and cracking badley

both rear tyres cracking badley

centre exhaust pipe in poor comdition

Pass 21 Nov 2007 18,785 miles

both rear wheels slightly binding

Pass 3 Nov 2006 17,475 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 17,475 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hand brake near to end of working travel

Pass 15 Nov 2005 15,593 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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GJ52 XHB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 GJ52 XHB, 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 GJ52 XHB registered?

GJ52 XHB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is GJ52 XHB safe to buy?

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