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GU52 CHC

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,863 mi
Last recorded10,863 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2008
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 CHC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2008 10,863 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 10,858 miles

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

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

both number plates in poor condtion

damage to n/s/f tyre

handbrake travel high

n/s mirror loose

tempory repair to rear boot lock

wipers poor

Fail 14 Aug 2008 10,858 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both registration plates deteriorating

centre section of exzhaust system deteriorating

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

handbrake lever near end of working travel

minor leak from centre section of exhaust system

oil filter leaking

Pass 24 Jan 2007 10,689 miles

25% inbalance to front brakes - may indicate service or repair required as this higher than normally achieved by this make and model. MOT pass is upto 25% inbalance.

parking brake adjustment slightly high

Fail 23 Jan 2007 10,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

engine oil leaking from engine

wiring rubbing on driveshaft

Pass 24 Nov 2005 10,203 miles

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

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

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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GU52 CHC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GU52 CHC, 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 GU52 CHC registered?

GU52 CHC is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is GU52 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 CHC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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