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GN52 MVL

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,870 mi
Last recorded40,870 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 40,870 miles

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT WING

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE REAR BUMPER

DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE FRONT WING

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 40,870 miles

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT WING

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE REAR BUMPER

DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE FRONT WING

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,648 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

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

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

NEARSIDE FRONT BUMPER HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

NEARSIDE REAR BUMPER HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

NEARSIDE WIPER STARTING TO SPLIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON INSIDE EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT WING HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 36,346 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking between tread

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 2 Oct 2009 36,346 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking between tread

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 2 Oct 2008 33,461 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front exhaust section corroded

rear tyres getting low and sidewalls weakening

Pass 4 Sep 2007 29,805 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 27,137 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 21,957 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 MVL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GN52 MVL, 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 GN52 MVL registered?

GN52 MVL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is GN52 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 MVL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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