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GX52 MHE

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,000 mi
Last recorded78,000 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 78,000 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 76,073 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 73,656 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 71,854 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 70,047 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 68,727 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 65,508 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 65,507 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 62,100 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 57,486 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 56,337 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 52,515 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 51,410 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 50,379 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 50,379 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 49,238 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 47,794 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 37,381 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from gear box [ drive shaft oil seal ? ]

Pass 31 Jul 2006 37,381 miles

oil leak from gear box [ drive shaft oil seal ? ]

Pass 8 Aug 2005 27,472 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 MHE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MHE, 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 MHE registered?

GX52 MHE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is GX52 MHE safe to buy?

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