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KC51 TTE

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

77,872 mi
Last recorded77,872 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 TTE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 77,872 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 75,533 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 73,049 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 70,711 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 68,413 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 65,098 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 62,007 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 59,887 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 58,328 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 56,703 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 55,410 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 54,142 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,805 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 51,429 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 49,857 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,600 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 47,600 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,019 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 37,876 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 33,840 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 30,221 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 26,395 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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KC51 TTE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 KC51 TTE, 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 KC51 TTE registered?

KC51 TTE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is KC51 TTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC51 TTE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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