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FM51 KYB

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,223 mi
Last recorded65,223 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 KYB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 65,223 miles

o/s door and rear quarter panel damaged , n/s/f driveshaft sensor ring split , slight play n/s rack end inner joint , both front tyre valve stems perished , o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 31 Oct 2012 62,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 60,410 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 58,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 58,268 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 54,134 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 47,906 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 41,482 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 36,204 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2005 29,949 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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FM51 KYB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FM51 KYB, 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 FM51 KYB registered?

FM51 KYB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 8 January 2002.

Is FM51 KYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM51 KYB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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