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GL52 FYY

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,524 mi
Last recorded104,524 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 104,524 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 104,521 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 94,549 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 94,549 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 87,294 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 87,294 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 83,859 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 77,330 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 77,226 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 67,380 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre badly perished

Fail 13 Jul 2013 67,380 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre badly perished

Fail 24 Jul 2012 56,665 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 56,665 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,704 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 51,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 43,320 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,602 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 28,616 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 23,852 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 23,852 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,370 miles

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

nsf wiper deteriorating

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 FYY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 FYY, 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 FYY registered?

GL52 FYY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is GL52 FYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 FYY shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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