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KG02 MHU

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,963 mi
Last recorded70,963 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 MHU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 70,963 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front exhaust hanger is broken but the exhaust is still supported

Fail 27 Apr 2015 70,963 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Front exhaust hanger is broken but the exhaust is still supported

Pass 7 Jan 2014 65,894 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

tested in wet conditions

Fail 7 Jan 2014 65,894 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

tested in wet conditions

Pass 17 Dec 2012 61,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery loose

front brake pads worn down close to 1.5 mm

Pass 22 Dec 2011 56,755 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 56,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag light on

oil leak at gearbox area

Pass 24 Dec 2010 52,759 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2009 50,191 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

tested in wet weather conditions

Fail 18 Dec 2009 50,191 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

tested in wet weather conditions

Pass 19 Dec 2008 48,637 miles

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Fail 19 Dec 2008 48,637 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Dec 2007 46,256 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 43,730 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 32,157 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 32,157 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 MHU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MHU, 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 MHU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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