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GX52 NMF

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

46,212 mi
Last recorded46,212 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 NMF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 46,212 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brakes binding but not excessively

exhaust flexible pipe damaged

Fail 26 Aug 2014 46,158 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brakes binding but not excessively

exhaust flexible pipe damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2013 40,408 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 38,895 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 35,185 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 35,175 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 33,092 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Long handbrake travel

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

Offside rear tyre in poor condition, no cords seen

Rear brakes noisy

Wiper damage to windscreen

Fail 26 Aug 2010 33,088 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs slightly worn

Long handbrake travel

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

Offside rear tyre in poor condition, no cords seen

Rear brakes noisy

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wiper damage to windscreen

Pass 28 Aug 2009 28,877 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,148 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 17,475 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 17,475 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 13,971 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 13,971 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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GX52 NMF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 NMF, 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 NMF registered?

GX52 NMF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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