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KC52 DPU

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,188 mi
Last recorded124,188 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 DPU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 124,188 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 117,410 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre nailed

Pass 13 Mar 2015 99,848 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 99,840 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 86,168 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 80,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2012 69,109 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 57,514 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 57,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,840 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 44,840 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 42,957 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2008 37,687 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 37,687 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 30,684 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 24,511 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 24,511 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 17,623 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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KC52 DPU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KC52 DPU, 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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KC52 DPU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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