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KJ52 MXE

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,857 mi
Last recorded108,857 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ52 MXE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 108,857 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts outers (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Jan 2016 98,790 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bothsides rubber starting to crack (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 98,790 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bothsides rubber starting to crack (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 91,733 miles

Front brakes slightly imbalanced recommend they be checked

Pass 15 Jan 2014 89,849 miles

power steering drive belt deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2013 85,607 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 85,605 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 80,020 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 80,019 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

emmissions not tested due to condition of exhaust

Pass 13 Jan 2011 71,969 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 65,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 65,729 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 52,212 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 52,080 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 42,384 miles

o/s/f fog lamp blanking cover missing

slight play o/s steering rack

slight smearing both front wiper blades

Pass 8 Oct 2005 27,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

one n/s washer jet inop, rear wiper worn.

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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KJ52 MXE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KJ52 MXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ52 MXE registered?

KJ52 MXE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 3 October 2002.

Is KJ52 MXE safe to buy?

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