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GL52 FXG

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,728 mi
Last recorded114,728 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 114,728 miles

Front Exhaust downpipe flexible joint deteriorated

Fail 5 Jul 2019 114,688 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust downpipe flexible joint deteriorated

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Jun 2018 110,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 106,613 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 102,966 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 100,031 miles

All 4 tyres cracking in tread pattern

Front tyres slightly worn on edges

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 100,031 miles

All 4 tyres cracking in tread pattern

Front tyres slightly worn on edges

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 96,766 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 93,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 93,009 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 85,776 miles

engine oil low

Pass 19 Dec 2011 78,279 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 70,982 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 70,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 63,896 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 56,042 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 47,102 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 38,245 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 29,713 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 FXG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GL52 FXG, 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 GL52 FXG registered?

GL52 FXG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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