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KD52 RYJ

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

36,489 mi
Last recorded36,489 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 RYJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 36,489 miles

Both nearside & offside rear brakes may require inspection & adjustment

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder wearing slightly. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner tie rod joint has slight play.

Slight coolant leak from lower radiator.

Fail 11 Aug 2015 36,486 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both nearside & offside rear brakes may require inspection & adjustment

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder wearing slightly. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner tie rod joint has slight play.

Slight coolant leak from lower radiator.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 34,044 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 34,044 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,028 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 31,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 29,540 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 27,647 miles

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

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

o/ side rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Pass 17 Nov 2011 27,268 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRAZING ON OUTER WALLS & TREAD AREA

Fail 5 Nov 2011 27,064 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

BOTH REAR TYRES CRAZING ON OUTER WALLS & TREAD AREA

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 23,439 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 21,157 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 14 Nov 2009 21,157 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 18,367 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 18,367 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 15,746 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 12,832 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 12,832 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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KD52 RYJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KD52 RYJ, 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 KD52 RYJ registered?

KD52 RYJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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