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KG02 MKE

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,467 mi
Last recorded77,467 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 MKE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 77,467 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 77,467 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 70,995 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2015 70,990 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2014 67,568 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2014 67,568 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2013 66,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

coolant level low

Pass 20 Dec 2011 65,075 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2011 65,075 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2010 62,706 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 62,704 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 59,675 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 59,675 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 55,502 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 53,718 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 53,718 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 42,764 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 30,735 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 MKE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc 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 KG02 MKE, 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 MKE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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