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GX52 MKC

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,047 mi
Last recorded112,047 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 112,047 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 112,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 102,833 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 94,026 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 85,104 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 75,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 66,581 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 66,581 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 51,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Cross brace at the rear of the engine bay is corroded on the offside

Headlamp image output is reduced residue from where headlamp converters have been stuck has not been cleaned off properly

Nearside front tyre outer wall has slight damage

Pass 25 Apr 2012 40,104 miles

o/s/f tyre has a small tear on outer sidewall

rear registration plate becoming discoloured

Pass 5 Jul 2011 39,643 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 36,552 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 33,644 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 23,571 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,596 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 MKC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MKC, 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 GX52 MKC registered?

GX52 MKC is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is GX52 MKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX52 MKC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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