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MT52 PGK

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,071 mi
Last recorded33,071 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 PGK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 33,071 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 32,567 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 32,567 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 32,553 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 31,802 miles

revers light not working

Fail 24 Mar 2023 31,802 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

revers light not working

Pass 11 Nov 2021 31,070 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 31,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 30,513 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 29,957 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 29,956 miles

Emissions not tested Due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 29,175 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 28,325 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 25,998 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 24,669 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 23,680 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 22,399 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)

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 20,347 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 18,088 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 15,785 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 15,785 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 13,631 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 12,710 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 11,912 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 10,566 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 7,822 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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MT52 PGK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MT52 PGK, 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.

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What year was MT52 PGK registered?

MT52 PGK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is MT52 PGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT52 PGK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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