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GN52 XTB

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,025 mi
Last recorded112,025 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 XTB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 112,025 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 112,025 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 100,881 miles

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

nsf tyre cracked on edges

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2015 100,881 miles

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

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

coolant low

nsf tyre cracked on edges

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2014 91,575 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls slighty perished

slight oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Fail 26 Apr 2014 91,575 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

both rear tyres sidewalls slighty perished

slight oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Pass 17 Apr 2013 80,289 miles

Oil leak

exhaust front flexi

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2013 80,289 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

exhaust front flexi

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2012 70,446 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Apr 2011 59,825 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 48,272 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 40,412 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 32,227 miles

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

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

both rear tyres heavily perishing/cracking to sidewall and tread

offside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Fail 30 Apr 2008 32,227 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres heavily perishing/cracking to sidewall and tread

offside front tyre has damage to sidewall

passenger wiper split

rear wiper rubber blade missing

Fail 28 Apr 2007 26,057 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 26,057 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 16,901 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 XTB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XTB, 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 XTB registered?

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

Is GN52 XTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 XTB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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