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KM02 FVO

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,359 mi
Last recorded116,359 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM02 FVO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 116,359 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 112,287 miles

child seat fitted centre rear seat,seat belt not checked

Fail 25 Jul 2016 112,287 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

child seat fitted centre rear seat,seat belt not checked

Pass 9 Jun 2015 106,506 miles

S.R.S. light not working

child seat fitted n/s/r,seat belts not checked

Fail 9 Jun 2015 106,506 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

S.R.S. light not working

child seat fitted n/s/r,seat belts not checked

Pass 29 May 2014 102,169 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 97,524 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 97,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 90,399 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 86,696 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 83,096 miles

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

Child seat fitted offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine stabaliser loose

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

SRS light on

Fail 8 Jun 2010 83,089 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine stabaliser loose

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

SRS light on

Pass 4 Jun 2009 76,109 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 63,682 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 63,229 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 49,861 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 41,767 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 FVO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FVO, 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 FVO registered?

KM02 FVO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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