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OU52 GMG

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,361 mi
Last recorded95,361 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 GMG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 95,361 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 94,562 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 94,534 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 93,591 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 93,591 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 92,434 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 92,434 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 91,422 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 90,454 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 88,545 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 86,890 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 84,922 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 84,922 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 82,674 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 80,424 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 75,937 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 75,937 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 70,430 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 70,430 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 65,697 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 65,697 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 59,976 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 53,691 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 47,179 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,296 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 34,229 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 27,623 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 20,659 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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OU52 GMG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU52 GMG, 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 OU52 GMG registered?

OU52 GMG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is OU52 GMG safe to buy?

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