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KJ02 BTE

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,453 mi
Last recorded111,453 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 BTE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 111,453 miles

tyres o/s front o/s resr

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 101,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Mar 2013 101,733 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2012 95,379 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 87,899 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 79,075 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 71,681 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 71,681 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON IN DASH

Pass 19 Mar 2008 59,413 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 59,413 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 48,976 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 38,255 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 38,255 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

ADVISE: NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS STARTING TO SPLIT

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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KJ02 BTE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KJ02 BTE, 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 KJ02 BTE registered?

KJ02 BTE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 5 March 2002.

Is KJ02 BTE safe to buy?

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