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GX52 BHY

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,350 mi
Last recorded73,350 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 BHY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 73,350 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 73,340 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 67,458 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 67,540 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 64,740 miles

near side tyre showing signs of ageing

Pass 23 Nov 2009 58,966 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 50,778 miles

Cut in outer sidewall and deteriation of offside rear Tyre

Handbrake lever close to end of working travel

Wear on outer edge of nearside front Tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2008 49,664 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 49,664 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 1 Aug 2007 44,998 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 40,090 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

anti-roll bar link pins in poor condition

brake fluid level low

fuel pump noisy

wipers in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2006 35,499 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)

both wiper blades split

handbrake lever travel high.

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 BHY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BHY, 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 BHY registered?

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

Is GX52 BHY safe to buy?

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