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GY52 VRT

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,501 mi
Last recorded75,501 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 VRT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 75,501 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 May 2017 75,443 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 May 2016 72,043 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2015 68,843 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 68,843 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 66,002 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 60,490 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 53,981 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 53,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,297 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

o/s front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 27 Apr 2010 45,431 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 40,754 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 35,855 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 26,150 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 17,738 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 15,643 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 VRT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VRT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY52 VRT registered?

GY52 VRT is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 10 December 2002.

Is GY52 VRT safe to buy?

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