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GL52 FXV

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,947 mi
Last recorded82,947 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 82,947 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn will soon need replacement

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 80,104 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake pads worn

Fail 28 Nov 2016 80,100 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer section (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perished

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 23 Nov 2015 75,923 miles

front tyres are worn on inside edges

Pass 11 Nov 2014 68,511 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 60,290 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 60,278 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing/worn on edge

Pass 29 Nov 2012 54,984 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 54,984 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 48,500 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 41,308 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 34,977 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 29,423 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 26,235 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 22,467 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 18,385 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 FXV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FXV, 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 FXV registered?

GL52 FXV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is GL52 FXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 FXV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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