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KC02 OML

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,102 mi
Last recorded34,102 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC02 OML
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 34,102 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear silencer box heavily corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2018 34,102 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear silencer box heavily corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 32,343 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft gearbox seal leaking

Nearside Front Tyre perrishing 185/55/15

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner & outer edges 185/55/15

Pass 20 May 2016 30,640 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r brakes slightly binding

n/s/f pick ring cracked

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 20 May 2016 30,640 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)

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

n/s/f and o/s/r brakes slightly binding

n/s/f pick ring cracked

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 28,627 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 28,627 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 26,246 miles

O/S/R Tyre in poor condition

Pass 2 May 2013 22,961 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 20,395 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 19,273 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 17,828 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 15,154 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 11,833 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 10,089 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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KC02 OML is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KC02 OML, 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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KC02 OML is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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