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GX52 NMZ

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,730 mi
Last recorded42,730 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 42,730 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 42,665 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

alternator belt is perishing

clutch anti-slip is worn smooth

Fail 17 Oct 2023 42,664 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

alternator belt is perishing

clutch anti-slip is worn smooth

Pass 11 Oct 2022 42,091 miles

PAS auxiliary belt is perished

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

negative battery lead insecure

Fail 11 Oct 2022 42,091 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

PAS auxiliary belt is perished

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

negative battery lead insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2021 41,417 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 41,232 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 41,060 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 40,385 miles

Rear both rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2017 39,457 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 39,457 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 38,536 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 36,906 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 35,413 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 34,041 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 32,277 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 30,653 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 29,558 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2009 28,253 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,253 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 26,060 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 23,378 miles

alternator very noisey

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 23,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

alternator very noisey

Pass 11 Sep 2006 19,036 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 15,002 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 NMZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NMZ, 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 NMZ registered?

GX52 NMZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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