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GL52 FXX

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

63,839 mi
Last recorded63,839 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 FXX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 63,839 miles

N/s front bumper damaged.

N/s front panel slightly damaged.

Fail 28 Jun 2013 62,837 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

N/s front bumper damaged.

N/s front panel slightly damaged.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 56,295 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 56,295 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 47,055 miles

BONNET STAY GROMMET MISSING

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

OSR DOOR CHECKSTRAP LOOSE

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

SRS LAMP ON

Pass 1 Jun 2010 36,532 miles

BONNET STAY HINGE GROMMET MISSING

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR CHECKSTRAP FIXING IN DOOR PILLAR COMING ADRIFT

Pass 10 Jun 2009 27,385 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 27,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

RADIATOR INSECURE

Pass 25 Jun 2008 21,179 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 21,021 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

RADIATOR INSECURE

REAR END DAMAGE BEHIND BUMPER

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 13,368 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

boot floor repiard

Pass 29 Jun 2007 13,368 miles

boot floor repiard

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 FXX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FXX, 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 FXX registered?

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

Is GL52 FXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 FXX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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