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KG02 MHL

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,500 mi
Last recorded67,500 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 67,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wing has a damage

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Nearside and Offside suspension/axle and attachment have its surface corroded Wheel hubs, steering inner arms

Pass 12 Dec 2024 66,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 65,653 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 64,455 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 63,372 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 63,372 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 62,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen has a small chip

Pass 10 Jun 2019 59,260 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 56,741 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 56,738 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 53,750 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 49,607 miles

Front Brake disc wearing low

Nearside Rear Wheel slightly catchy

Pass 3 Jun 2015 47,972 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front brake flexi hose slightly touching the hub casing

Fail 3 Jun 2015 47,972 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front brake flexi hose slightly touching the hub casing

Pass 5 Jun 2014 45,976 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 45,977 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 43,473 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 43,473 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 407,481 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 40,767 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 38,606 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 35,973 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 32,621 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 28,633 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 24,098 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 19,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 MHL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KG02 MHL, 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 KG02 MHL registered?

KG02 MHL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is KG02 MHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG02 MHL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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