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GY52 VRL

2002 Rover 25

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,041 mi
Last recorded156,041 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 VRL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 156,041 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 156,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 152,917 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 152,914 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 147,457 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 147,412 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

power steering pipe rusty borderline pass

various hose ferrules rudty

Pass 16 Nov 2012 37,866 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 137,756 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

squffk from rack

stone chips to screen

Pass 1 Nov 2011 130,202 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 120,940 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 112,806 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 99,674 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 76,665 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 48,198 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 27,821 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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GY52 VRL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GY52 VRL, 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 GY52 VRL registered?

GY52 VRL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is GY52 VRL safe to buy?

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