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CU52 ZTJ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,288 mi
Last recorded27,288 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 ZTJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 27,288 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2015 27,287 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2012 25,916 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Nov 2011 25,339 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 25,339 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 23,361 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 23,361 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 22,039 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 22,039 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 20,598 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 20,597 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 17,815 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 14,970 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 14,970 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 11,962 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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CU52 ZTJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CU52 ZTJ, 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 CU52 ZTJ registered?

CU52 ZTJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is CU52 ZTJ safe to buy?

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