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GX52 MKE

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

102,869 mi
Last recorded102,869 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 102,869 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 100,880 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 98,778 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 93,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 93,703 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 89,268 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 89,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 87,949 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cut and small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 84,610 miles

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

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Fail 5 Oct 2017 84,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 81,419 miles

Nearside Front TYRE HAS AGED CRACKING

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 81,419 miles

Nearside Front TYRE HAS AGED CRACKING

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 79,559 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 77,933 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 76,524 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 76,005 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 73,107 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 63,799 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 63,798 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 51,777 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

offside front window not working

Pass 20 Oct 2008 40,757 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 29,746 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,931 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 MKE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MKE, 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 MKE registered?

GX52 MKE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 13 October 2002.

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