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KG02 LYJ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,686 mi
Last recorded54,686 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 LYJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 54,686 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 12 Oct 2012 54,686 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)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2011 49,742 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 42,151 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 42,151 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,088 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 29,977 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 26,836 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 24,337 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 21,823 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 21,823 miles

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

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 LYJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LYJ, 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 KG02 LYJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for KG02 LYJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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