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AU02 KXS

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,152 mi
Last recorded74,152 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 KXS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 74,152 miles

srs light on

Pass 7 Mar 2011 71,043 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 1 Mar 2011 71,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 60,256 miles

1. No oil on dip stick. 2. n/s front indicator bulb becoming faded.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 56,290 miles

o/s front tyre wearing low on edges.

Fail 24 Feb 2009 56,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s front tyre wearing low on edges.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 52,681 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 52,678 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

1. rear tyres becoming perished. 2. screw in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 49,753 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 44,800 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 44,800 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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AU02 KXS is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AU02 KXS, 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 AU02 KXS registered?

AU02 KXS is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is AU02 KXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU02 KXS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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