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KM02 FXV

2002 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

146,556 mi
Last recorded146,556 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM02 FXV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 146,556 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 146,556 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 143,168 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 140,301 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 140,288 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 134,880 miles

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

turbo hose not connected to turbocharger

Fail 8 Mar 2011 134,880 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

turbo hose not connected to turbocharger

Pass 3 Feb 2010 126,558 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 126,558 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 119,577 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 119,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 16 Jan 2008 111,197 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 111,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Timing belt overdue

Washer jet o/s piece defective

Pass 28 Jun 2006 86,801 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 86,801 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

cambelt interval 84,000m/s

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 FXV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FXV, 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 FXV registered?

KM02 FXV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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