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FV52 KWU

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

71,971 mi
Last recorded71,971 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 KWU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 71,971 miles

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

n/s/f + both rear tyres perished

o/s/f tyre has a cut in tread but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 26 Aug 2017 71,971 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f + both rear tyres perished

o/s/f tyre has a cut in tread but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 23 Jun 2016 70,111 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 70,111 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 68,557 miles

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 29 May 2015 68,557 miles

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

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

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2014 64,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brakepipe corrosion

general underbody corrosion and spring corrosion / osr tyre wearing low and perished / nsf tyre wearing low and worn on inner edge / front wipers smearing

Fail 31 May 2014 64,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brakepipe corrosion

general underbody corrosion and spring corrosion / osr tyre wearing low and perished / nsf tyre wearing low and worn on inner edge / front wipers smearing

Pass 10 Jun 2013 59,408 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 59,408 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 55,440 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 52,567 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 52,567 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 49,352 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 15 Sep 2009 44,562 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 44,562 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 35,467 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 26,150 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 17,782 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 5 Jan 2006 14,537 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 KWU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KWU, 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 KWU registered?

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

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