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GU52 CHO

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,766 mi
Last recorded89,766 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 89,766 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 89,766 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 83,656 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

auxillary belt badly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre wearing low on edge and perished

Fail 2 Feb 2013 83,656 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

auxillary belt badly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 Aug 2011 78,955 miles

oil leak om engine (bad)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 69,120 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2010 69,120 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 63,178 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 56,199 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 56,199 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 44,254 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 44,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 31,880 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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GU52 CHO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CHO, 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 GU52 CHO registered?

GU52 CHO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is GU52 CHO safe to buy?

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