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HF02 KJU

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

46,241 mi
Last recorded46,241 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 KJU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 46,241 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 44,739 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 44,135 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 44,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 43,704 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 42,923 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Rack gaitor! (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 42,923 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Rack gaitor! (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 41,637 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 41,637 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 40,344 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

power steering fluid on minimum level

Fail 19 Feb 2014 40,344 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

power steering fluid on minimum level

Pass 27 Feb 2013 38,640 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front exhaust flexie deteriated

Fail 27 Feb 2013 38,640 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front exhaust flexie deteriated

Pass 13 Feb 2012 36,988 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 35,458 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 35,458 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 33,601 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 31,266 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 31,266 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 28,570 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 24,943 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 19,170 miles

boot latch slightly loose

cut in ofsside front tyre not exposing cords

gearbox oil leak

nearside of rack damp

slight play to offside of rack

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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HF02 KJU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HF02 KJU, 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 HF02 KJU registered?

HF02 KJU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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The MOT history for HF02 KJU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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