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JW52 GBW

2002 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,719 mi
Last recorded46,719 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW52 GBW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 46,719 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 46,712 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 43,478 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 40,377 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 40,345 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2013 35,231 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 35,152 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front outer cv gaiter poorly secured

nearside rear tyre worn low and perished

Pass 25 Sep 2012 31,909 miles

Oil leak

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 9 Sep 2011 27,357 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2009 17,803 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 15,207 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 10,895 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 8,720 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 6,294 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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JW52 GBW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 JW52 GBW, 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 JW52 GBW registered?

JW52 GBW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is JW52 GBW safe to buy?

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