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GL52 FXE

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,150 mi
Last recorded76,150 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 FXE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2019 76,150 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 1.78% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 2.38% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 18 Dec 2018 73,380 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 73,380 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 1.28% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 1.04% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 73,298 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 70,200 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 67,401 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

engine management light on

Fail 9 Dec 2016 67,401 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

clutch pedal rubber worn

engine management light on

Pass 19 Dec 2015 65,268 miles

Emissions require attention

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 60,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight wear both f/tyres inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2014 57,090 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 52,093 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 46,977 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Dec 2011 46,970 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Dec 2010 41,180 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 41,156 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 37,051 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 32,770 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 32,668 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 28,621 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 24,255 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 24,246 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 19,373 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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GL52 FXE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GL52 FXE, 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 GL52 FXE registered?

GL52 FXE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is GL52 FXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 FXE shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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