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GX52 NLE

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,754 mi
Last recorded76,754 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 NLE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2009 76,754 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 66,241 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cv gaiters slightly perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

small chips in screen

Pass 12 Sep 2008 66,241 miles

cv gaiters slightly perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

small chips in screen

Pass 14 Sep 2007 51,768 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres low on tread on edges but raised tread

both number plate discolouring

both rear tyres perishing

front drop link bushes perishing

gearbox oil sweat

slight play in steering rack

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Fail 14 Sep 2007 51,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres low on tread on edges but raised tread

both number plate discolouring

both rear tyres perishing

front drop link bushes perishing

gearbox oil sweat

slight play in steering rack

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2006 36,737 miles

both rear tyres are starting to perish

only one offside washer jet working

slight blow from rear exhaust joint

slight play from offside steering rack †

stone chip in screen

Fail 29 Aug 2006 36,737 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres are starting to perish

only one offside washer jet working

slight blow from rear exhaust joint

slight play from offside steering rack †

stone chip in screen

Pass 30 Aug 2005 26,187 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 NLE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 NLE, 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 NLE registered?

GX52 NLE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is GX52 NLE safe to buy?

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