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FV52 KWK

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,502 mi
Last recorded103,502 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 KWK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 103,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 96,889 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 96,885 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 90,843 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 90,843 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 84,858 miles

Coolant leak front of engine possible head gasket. ()

Front windscreen has a crack along the bottom edge but not affecting drivers view.

Fail 23 Aug 2017 84,268 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Coolant leak front of engine possible head gasket. ()

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

Front windscreen has a crack along the bottom edge but not affecting drivers view.

Nearside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 75,284 miles

windscreen has crack along lower edge

Pass 27 Aug 2015 64,038 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 64,038 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)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 64,038 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 54,711 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 54,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 46,598 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 46,598 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 38,333 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,159 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 21,553 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 13,036 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 9,883 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 8,902 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 6,875 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 4,429 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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FV52 KWK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FV52 KWK, 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 FV52 KWK registered?

FV52 KWK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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