MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,040 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Engine management light on
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Emissions warning light on.
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass cracked and slightly lose but not likely to come off. ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Emissions warning light on.
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass cracked and slightly lose but not likely to come off. ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
offside front tyre inner and outer shoulders of tread worn smooth
eml on
no spare wheel
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
eml on
no spare wheel
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Coolant leak
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
parking brake leaver high
play in steering rack also slighty damp
various bushes perishing
wipers not clearing very well
Front An item not tested (Manual)
Coolant leak
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
parking brake leaver high
play in steering rack also slighty damp
various bushes perishing
wipers not clearing very well
advise handbrake travel
advise offside front tyre on legal limits
advise petrol cap
advise rear number plate
both front c.v gaiters perishing.
offside front tyre worn low on edges.
offside wiper blade splitting,
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
both front c.v gaiters perishing.
offside front tyre worn low on edges.
offside wiper blade splitting,
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GV52 ARO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 GV52 ARO, 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 GV52 ARO registered?
GV52 ARO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 November 2002.
Is GV52 ARO safe to buy?
The MOT history for GV52 ARO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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