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GX52 PPV

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

87,208 mi
Last recorded87,208 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 87,208 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded within 30cm of a suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded within 30cm of a suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 86,691 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded within 30cm of a suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded within 30cm of a suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 86,691 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded within 30cm of a suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded within 30cm of a suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 86,296 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 86,296 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 85,578 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 85,576 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring on CV joint (1.6 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 84,551 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places

Front brake components worn

Slight bind at nearside front brake

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 81,802 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leaks around engine and gearbox

Various brake pipes slightly corroded

Various suspension components corroded and bushes starting to perish

Pass 15 May 2018 79,088 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 76,548 miles

Front brake discs worn

Oil leak around gearbox

Slight oil residue around steering rack

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 73,931 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Slight oil leak around gear box

Slight oil residue around steering rack

Slight wear at front brake discs

Pass 19 May 2015 71,369 miles

Exhaust front pipe section corroded and in poor condition

Slight oil residue around steering rack

Slight wear at front brake discs

Various brake pipes corroded

Various oil leaks around engine

Fail 19 May 2015 71,367 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust front pipe section corroded and in poor condition

Slight oil residue around steering rack

Slight wear at front brake discs

Various brake pipes corroded

Various oil leaks around engine

Pass 19 May 2014 67,633 miles

EXHAUST EMISSIONS CLOSE TO LIMIT.

EXHAUST FRONT 'FLEXI' SECTION SEPARATED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING AROUND SIDEWALLS.

Pass 21 May 2013 64,360 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 May 2013 64,358 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 May 2012 54,073 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2012 54,073 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2011 35,655 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 32,247 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 29,193 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 May 2009 29,193 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2008 25,956 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

metal fittings flexy brake hoses rusting

Pass 25 Jun 2007 24,817 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 22,670 miles

all 4 tyres spliting between treads

oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2005 20,693 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 PPV 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 74.1%.

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 PPV, 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 PPV registered?

GX52 PPV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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