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MJ52 GFE

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,068 mi
Last recorded79,068 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 GFE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 79,068 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber anti slip missing

one of the dash lights not working

reverse lamp not working

Pass 1 Nov 2021 79,027 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

one dash light not working

Pass 11 Nov 2020 78,946 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower sill & wheel arch corrosion reducing the strength of the body structure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch area corrosion

clutch pedal rubber anti slip missing

reverse light not working

wipers intermittant fault when opperating

Pass 5 Nov 2019 78,805 miles

Intermittent wiper fault when operating

Nearside Rear Tyre 2.5mm

Offside Front Seat belt webbing light fluffing

Pass 13 Nov 2018 78,584 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

reverse lights not working

wipers intermittant fault

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 78,164 miles

Offside Front seat belt webbing slightly frayed

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 7 Nov 2016 77,908 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

dash light not working

wiper opperation fault

Fail 7 Nov 2016 77,908 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on drivers veiw could be obscured (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

dash light not working

Pass 11 Nov 2015 77,642 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber worn through

wiper opperation fault but parks when switched off

Pass 11 Nov 2014 77,569 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn through

Dash light not working

Nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

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

Wiper fault on 2nd speed

Fail 10 Nov 2014 77,569 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Clutch pedal rubber worn through

Dash light not working

Nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

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

Wiper fault on 2nd speed

Pass 11 Nov 2013 77,552 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Dash light not working

Fault on wiper opperation but still self parks

Offside front seat belt webbing slightly frayed

Pass 12 Nov 2012 77,502 miles

Dash light not working.

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre & tread 2.mm.

Nearside rear seat back fault when in upright position.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 77,318 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn through.

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre & tread 2mm.

Nearside rear seat back faulty catch.

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

Windscreen Wiper fault.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 73,304 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 73,299 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 64,106 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 54,396 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 45,529 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 36,430 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 27,528 miles

Near side and off side front tyres worn down to 2mm.175/65/14 T.

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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MJ52 GFE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MJ52 GFE, 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 MJ52 GFE registered?

MJ52 GFE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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