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GL52 FXJ

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,885 mi
Last recorded60,885 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 FXJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 60,885 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 58,313 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2016 55,491 miles

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

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2015 52,852 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 49,174 miles

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 10 Jul 2013 45,805 miles

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

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 10 Jul 2013 45,804 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread & sidewalls

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 6 Jul 2012 41,232 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer 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 Outer 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)

Rear tyres deteriorating

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Jul 2012 41,232 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear tyres deteriorating

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Jul 2011 38,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracked in tread & sidewalls

Pass 14 Jul 2011 38,029 miles

both rear tyres cracked in tread & sidewalls

Pass 23 Jun 2010 34,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front wing dented

Pass 3 Jul 2009 31,801 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 28,835 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres started to perish in tread area

Pass 16 Jul 2007 25,212 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 25,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2006 20,043 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 FXJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FXJ, 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 FXJ registered?

GL52 FXJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is GL52 FXJ safe to buy?

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