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KG02 WVE

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,689 mi
Last recorded61,689 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 61,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 57,865 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 57,864 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 53,233 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 53,233 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 51,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 51,023 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 49,038 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

n/s/f speed sensor ring broken

n/s/f tyre worn

Fail 25 Oct 2013 49,038 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s/f tyre worn

n/s/f speed sensor ring broken

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 46,375 miles

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 17 May 2012 42,983 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 38,323 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perishing

long handbrake travel

Pass 17 May 2010 34,146 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 18 May 2009 30,083 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 19 May 2008 25,387 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 20,332 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 16,057 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 16,057 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 WVE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WVE, 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 WVE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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