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GY52 VRO

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,905 mi
Last recorded38,905 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 VRO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 38,905 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack boot (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing/cracking

coolant level low

Fail 13 Jan 2016 38,905 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack boot (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing/cracking

coolant level low

Pass 17 Nov 2014 30,870 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 30,825 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 29,893 miles

Nearside wiper blade split.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 27,611 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 25,333 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 22,779 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 22,779 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 19,813 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 19,813 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 16,671 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 13,367 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 10,286 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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GY52 VRO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GY52 VRO, 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 VRO registered?

GY52 VRO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is GY52 VRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY52 VRO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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