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GX52 NMU

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,507 mi
Last recorded47,507 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 47,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 44,741 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 41,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 41,523 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 36,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 32,736 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 32,679 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 29,818 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 29,801 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 22,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 22,839 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 16,611 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 16,611 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 16,112 miles

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

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

Nearside front tyre is slightly perished

Pass 14 Sep 2016 14,992 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1i)

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

PAS pump belt perished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on rack (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

alternator belt perishing

Fail 14 Sep 2016 14,992 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

PAS pump belt perished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on rack (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

alternator belt perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2015 13,922 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

rear of centre fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 23 Sep 2014 13,057 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general underside slight corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2013 12,291 miles

n/s/r,o/s/r,o/s/f tyres perishing 175/65/14t

Pass 27 Sep 2012 11,422 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to crooded

n/s/f tyre on 3.mm and side wall perishing 175/65/14t dunlop

Pass 16 Sep 2011 10,594 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 9,768 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 8,928 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 7,991 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 7,054 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 5,751 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 4,364 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 NMU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NMU, 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 NMU registered?

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

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