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KG52 KSK

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,036 mi
Last recorded91,036 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 KSK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 91,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 86,700 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 86,700 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 83,965 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 83,964 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 83,590 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 75,965 miles

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

exhaust corroded in places

nsf tyre wall damaged

rear reg plate water damage

Fail 24 Sep 2013 75,965 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded in places

hand brake travel on limit

nsf tyre wall damaged

rear reg plate water damage

Pass 5 Oct 2012 61,179 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

kerb damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 27 Sep 2012 60,707 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front outer cv gaiters perished

cut in n/s rear tyre wall

n/s front tyre worn to 1.7mm

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

o/s front tyre worn to 2.7mm

Pass 10 Oct 2011 45,101 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 38,547 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 32,478 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 24,099 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 20,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 17,293 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 14,550 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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KG52 KSK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KG52 KSK, 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 KG52 KSK registered?

KG52 KSK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 19 October 2002.

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