BF52 GRU

2002 ROVER — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
ROVER
Year
2002
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1951 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 2 December 2016
Last recorded mileage
34,307 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 70/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2002 Rover has 12 MOT tests on record with a 92% pass rate and 34,307 miles. The car's long history and age mean significant upcoming maintenance.

The mileage trajectory shows consistent annual increases, averaging 11,249 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, indicating normal usage.

Things to check

  • MOT failed on 2012-11-17 for steering issues (rack gaiter split), though passed retest.
  • Vehicle is 24 years old, significantly increasing wear and tear risk.
  • MOT expired 2016-12-02, implying it has been off-road for years, requiring immediate re-MOT.
  • Low annual mileage (11,249 mi/yr) for a 24-year-old car suggests periods of inactivity.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
  • Consistent annual mileage increases, averaging 11,249 miles/year, with no suspicious drops.
  • Only one minor failure (steering rack gaiter) in 12 tests, promptly rectified.
  • No recurring major system failures (e.g., brakes, suspension) across its MOT history.

Mileage history

Nov 2005: 34,307 mi PASSNov 2006: 42,594 mi PASSNov 2007: 46,019 mi PASSNov 2008: 52,610 mi PASSNov 2009: 67,644 mi PASSNov 2010: 85,739 mi PASSNov 2011: 100,934 mi PASSNov 2012: 117,876 mi FAILNov 2012: 117,883 mi PASSDec 2013: 129,863 mi PASSNov 2014: 144,143 mi PASSNov 2015: 155,792 mi PASS156k95k34kNov 2005Nov 2015

MOT test history — 11/12 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2005 PASS 34,307 mi None recorded
Nov 2006 PASS 42,594 mi None recorded
Nov 2007 PASS 46,019 mi None recorded
Nov 2008 PASS 52,610 mi None recorded
Nov 2009 PASS 67,644 mi None recorded
Nov 2010 PASS 85,739 mi None recorded
Nov 2011 PASS 100,934 mi None recorded
Nov 2012 FAIL 117,876 mi
FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nov 2012 PASS 117,883 mi None recorded
Dec 2013 PASS 129,863 mi
USER ENTERED n/s and o/s front rear bushers split slighty
Nov 2014 PASS 144,143 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2015 PASS 155,792 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF52 GRU, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.