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AY52 PTU

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

144,509 mi
Last recorded144,509 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 PTU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 144,509 miles

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 135,373 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 135,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated slight weap (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 130,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 130,824 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 120,231 miles

both front tyers on wear bars

brake and clutch rubbers worn

Fail 22 Sep 2015 120,231 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyers on wear bars

brake and clutch rubbers worn

Fail 15 Sep 2014 108,435 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal rubber wearing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 Sep 2014 108,435 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2013 96,268 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 81,808 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 81,725 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 68,694 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

handbrake could have less travel

Fail 19 Sep 2011 68,592 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

handbrake could have less travel

Pass 20 Sep 2010 55,099 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,147 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 47,147 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 43,241 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 39,063 miles

slight imbalance in front brakes

Pass 28 Sep 2006 35,124 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 35,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 30,133 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 30,119 miles

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

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

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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AY52 PTU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY52 PTU, 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 AY52 PTU registered?

AY52 PTU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is AY52 PTU safe to buy?

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