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GN52 ECW

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,164 mi
Last recorded21,164 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 ECW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 21,164 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 21,149 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 19,962 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both auxiliary drive belts perished

coolant reservoir bottle empty

front brake discs slightly worn

front exhaust flexi mesh deteriorated

spare tyre appears under-inflated

Fail 26 Sep 2013 19,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both auxiliary drive belts perished

coolant reservoir bottle empty

front brake discs slightly worn

front exhaust flexi mesh deteriorated

spare tyre appears under-inflated

Pass 2 Oct 2012 18,402 miles

oil level close to minimum mark

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

auxiliary drive belts perished

coolant reservoir bottle empty

front exhaust system flexi mesh deteriorated

oil seapage from inner drive shaft oil seals (gearbox differential)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 15,987 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both auxiliary drive belts perished

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front side repeater lamp unit lens

offside front seat foward fold mechanism not working

oil sepage from bell housing area

rear screen wiper blade split

Pass 22 Oct 2010 14,125 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 14,111 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f seat release mechanism faulty

Pass 22 Sep 2009 12,153 miles

Drivers seat wont release, rear tyres perished, handbrake travel high.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 9,778 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 9,778 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 8,403 miles

osf, osr and nsr tyres perished and worn on the side walls.

Pass 11 Sep 2006 6,927 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 5,286 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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GN52 ECW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GN52 ECW, 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 GN52 ECW registered?

GN52 ECW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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