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KH02 GTU

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,413 mi
Last recorded122,413 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH02 GTU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 122,413 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 122,403 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 113,684 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 110,292 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal rubber worn

s.r.s light on dash

Fail 31 Jul 2012 110,292 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal rubber worn

s.r.s light on dash

Pass 3 Aug 2011 99,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 92,685 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 63,076 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 50,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 50,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 39,008 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 39,008 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 30,085 miles

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

nail in n/s front tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2005 21,366 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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KH02 GTU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KH02 GTU, 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 KH02 GTU registered?

KH02 GTU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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