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GX52 MKD

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,241 mi
Last recorded96,241 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 MKD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 96,241 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 88,438 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 78,049 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)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 77,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 66,135 miles

Centre exhaust slightly corroded

O/S/F tyre worn low on both edges

Fail 5 Oct 2010 66,135 miles

Centre exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

O/S/F tyre worn low on both edges

Pass 8 Oct 2009 53,558 miles

Exhaust centre section corroding.

Offside and nearside outer driveshaft gaiters perishing.

Fail 5 Oct 2009 53,344 miles

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

Exhaust centre section corroding.

Offside and nearside outer driveshaft gaiters perishing.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 38,180 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 38,180 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 29,815 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 24,849 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 MKD is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GX52 MKD, 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 MKD registered?

GX52 MKD is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is GX52 MKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX52 MKD shows 12 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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