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EK52 KVH

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,510 mi
Last recorded131,510 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 KVH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 131,510 miles

Oil leak

battery loose.

n/s/r tyre worn 2mm.

o/s/r tyre worn 3mm

travel in hand brake lever.

Fail 27 Sep 2013 117,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery loose.

bonnet stay clip broken.

front & rear wiper blades worn.

nail in n/s/r tyre tread.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 117,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery loose.

bonnet stay clip broken.

front & rear wiper blades worn.

nail in n/s/r tyre tread.

Fail 27 Sep 2012 104,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 104,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 85,513 miles

o/s/f headlamp unit loose.

o/s/f outer c/v boot cracked & perished.

travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 62,987 miles

o/s/f outer c/v boot cracked & perished.

rear tyres worn 3mm & cracked & perished.

Fail 13 Sep 2010 62,987 miles

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

o/s/f outer c/v boot cracked & perished.

rear tyres worn 3mm & cracked & perished.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 53,809 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 50,239 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 44,314 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 44,314 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front wiper blades are split but are clearing the screen

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 37,153 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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EK52 KVH is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EK52 KVH, 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 EK52 KVH registered?

EK52 KVH is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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