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GX52 BGZ

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,048 mi
Last recorded75,048 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 BGZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 75,048 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 75,020 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 75,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 63,949 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Exhaust corroded in places

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

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

Radiator in poor condition

both dip headlamp light output images quite poor

n/s/f tyre on limit!

n/s/r tyre well perished

o/s/f cv boot perished

o/s/f tyre on limit!

o/s/r tyre well perished

Fail 11 Sep 2009 63,949 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

Exhaust corroded in places

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

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

Radiator in poor condition

n/s headlamp image poor

n/s/f tyre on limit!

n/s/r tyre well perished

o/s/f cv boot perished

o/s/f tyre on limit!

o/s/r tyre well perished

Pass 19 Sep 2008 46,013 miles

rear tyres perrishing

Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,393 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,940 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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GX52 BGZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GX52 BGZ, 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 GX52 BGZ registered?

GX52 BGZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is GX52 BGZ safe to buy?

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