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AU02 KZE

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,748 mi
Last recorded67,748 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 KZE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 67,748 miles

front tyres worn on inner treads

Fail 11 Apr 2018 67,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres outer walls (4.1.D.1a)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle hatch (6.2.B.1c)

front tyres worn on inner treads

Pass 27 Apr 2017 63,835 miles

cracking on rear tyres walls

front exhaust flex joint deteriorated in poor condition

low rear foot brake readings indicating a fault

rear silencer corroded in poor condition

Fail 26 Apr 2017 63,832 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high throttle sticks open (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to drum (3.6.B.2c)

cracking on rear tyres walls

front exhaust flex joint deteriorated in poor condition

low rear foot brake readings indicating a fault

mirror hangers more than 40mm in drivers view area (removed)

o/s light aim too high (adjusted)

rear silencer corroded in poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2016 63,077 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 61,222 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2014 59,999 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 59,993 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 55,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 May 2013 54,899 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2012 47,541 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 42,848 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 42,848 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 39,533 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 34,919 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 30,959 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 23,084 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 17,024 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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AU02 KZE 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 AU02 KZE, 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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AU02 KZE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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