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GN52 UCJ

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,033 mi
Last recorded100,033 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 UCJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 100,033 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front seats are worn

Fail 1 Sep 2015 100,032 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front seats are worn

Fail 26 Sep 2014 93,338 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 93,338 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 87,331 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage but not to cords.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 87,331 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage but not to cords.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 80,893 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 68,346 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 68,267 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)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2008 52,922 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 52,922 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 37,825 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 UCJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold 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 GN52 UCJ, 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 UCJ registered?

GN52 UCJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is GN52 UCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 UCJ 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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