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AY52 PTX

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,558 mi
Last recorded49,558 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 PTX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 49,558 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 45,025 miles

185/55/15/82h barum

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 45,024 miles

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

185/55/15/82h barum

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 44,378 miles

EXHAUST DOWN PIPE FLEXI JOINT IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 13 Sep 2017 44,378 miles

EXHAUST DOWN PIPE FLEXI JOINT IN POOR CONDITION

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 43,706 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 12 Sep 2016 43,706 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Sep 2015 42,888 miles

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

nearside rear outer door sill corrodeing

slight wear lip on front brake discs

Fail 8 Sep 2015 42,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

nearside rear outer door sill corrodeing

slight wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 9 Sep 2014 42,105 miles

exhaust front flexi joint slightly deteriorated

slight wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 10 Sep 2013 41,321 miles

185/55/15/82h

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Sep 2012 40,078 miles

both front outer drive shaft boots perishing

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 38,573 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 35,167 miles

185/55/15 cooper

strong advisory that the nearside front tyre is worn to the limit

Pass 8 Sep 2008 32,408 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 29,728 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing and close to limit

Pass 8 Sep 2006 24,994 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 20,208 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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AY52 PTX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AY52 PTX, 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

How do I check the history of AY52 PTX?

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What year was AY52 PTX registered?

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

Is AY52 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 PTX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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