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AY52 ZTG

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

26,301 mi
Last recorded26,301 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 ZTG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 26,301 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 26,063 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 25,706 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 25,323 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 24,807 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 24,454 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 24,095 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 23,563 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 23,002 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 22,671 miles

Offside Front tyre perished/cracked

drivers wiperblade deteriorated

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 22,327 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 21,476 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 20,419 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 19,526 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 18,356 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 18,356 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 17,384 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 16,333 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 15,041 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 13,911 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 12,744 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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AY52 ZTG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 ZTG, 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 ZTG registered?

AY52 ZTG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is AY52 ZTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 ZTG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY52 ZTG have outstanding finance?

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