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GN52 MKJ

2002 Rover 25

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,742 mi
Last recorded54,742 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 MKJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 54,742 miles

Both Rear Tyres Deteriorated

Brake Pipes Coated In Paint

Covers Fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil Leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 54,742 miles

Both Rear Tyres Deteriorated

Brake Pipes Coated In Paint

Covers Fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil Leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 43,529 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 41,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 28,603 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 28,603 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)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 25,395 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 25,395 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 23,029 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 20,979 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 18,291 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 15,957 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 15,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 12,699 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 9,843 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 MKJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GN52 MKJ, 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 MKJ registered?

GN52 MKJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 6 November 2002.

Is GN52 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 MKJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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