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KL52 YUJ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

80,862 mi
Last recorded80,862 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL52 YUJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 80,862 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 80,755 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 72,226 miles

gearbox leaking oil from nearside output seal

power steering rack slightly weeping

Pass 24 Feb 2021 65,316 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 63,807 miles

Nearside Front wheel binding slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2019 59,679 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 59,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2018 57,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2017 53,754 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 53,711 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 53,704 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2015 53,063 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 53,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 50,204 miles

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

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 13 Jul 2013 42,099 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 42,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 35,716 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 35,716 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 32,619 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 32,589 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 28,240 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 24,025 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 20,197 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 16,334 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 12,586 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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KL52 YUJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KL52 YUJ, 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 KL52 YUJ registered?

KL52 YUJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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