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GX52 NLJ

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,332 mi
Last recorded71,332 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 NLJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 71,332 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 66,446 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 66,446 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 60,755 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 52,836 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre side wall perishing

Fail 30 Nov 2013 52,794 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2012 44,897 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 38,259 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Dec 2011 38,259 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Nov 2010 31,598 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded and poor condition

Fail 27 Nov 2010 31,598 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

centre and rear exhaust corroded and poor condition

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked and poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2009 27,259 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 18,955 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 16,372 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 14,067 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 14,067 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 10,795 miles

Nearside front tyre tread getting low (3mm)

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

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 NLJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NLJ, 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 NLJ registered?

GX52 NLJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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