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KM02 FTV

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,549 mi
Last recorded99,549 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM02 FTV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 99,549 miles

Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 18 Apr 2013 99,549 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 95,737 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 95,737 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 88,606 miles

low pressure o/s/front

Fail 18 Apr 2011 88,606 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s/rear tyre worn on inside ,o/s/rear low pressure.

Pass 29 May 2010 82,334 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers seat back locking mechanism broken

Fail 24 May 2010 82,316 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers seat back locking mechanism broken

Pass 16 May 2009 76,633 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 65,734 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 55,542 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 42,290 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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KM02 FTV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KM02 FTV, 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 KM02 FTV registered?

KM02 FTV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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