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KG02 GKJ

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,142 mi
Last recorded87,142 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 GKJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 87,142 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 87,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 80,045 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 72,448 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 72,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 63,545 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 62,126 miles

Boot lid electrical opening mechanism is inoperative

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 62,126 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Boot lid electrical opening mechanism is inoperative

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 54,926 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 52,456 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 52,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 48,825 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 45,167 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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KG02 GKJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KG02 GKJ, 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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KG02 GKJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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