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MT52 PGO

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,205 mi
Last recorded52,205 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 52,205 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 52,205 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 49,398 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Nov 2016 49,397 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2015 45,391 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2014 40,002 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 40,002 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 33,506 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2012 27,806 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 25,368 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

engine support bracket bush worn

Pass 18 Nov 2010 20,953 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2010 20,953 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2009 20,025 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2009 20,023 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2008 17,487 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 14,361 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 12,351 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 10,331 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 PGO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 MT52 PGO, 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 PGO registered?

MT52 PGO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 16 December 2002.

Is MT52 PGO safe to buy?

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