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KM02 FYC

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,294 mi
Last recorded84,294 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM02 FYC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 84,294 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer cv boots slightly perished and cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and tread stepped (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lamp lense missing (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear slightly perished and splitting

Fail 26 Apr 2017 84,294 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter lower unions leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer cv boots slightly perished and cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and tread stepped (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lamp lense missing (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear slightly perished and splitting

Pass 23 Apr 2016 57,825 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 41,085 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 41,085 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 35,787 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front windscreen wiper blades splitting

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Apr 2013 31,261 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 31,244 miles

PAS rack damp

vehicle underside wet when examined

Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,678 miles

Gearbox oil leak.

General underbody corrosion.

O/s/r tyre perished and cracked.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 29,414 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 28,008 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,531 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 26,531 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 24,740 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 24,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 21,602 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 FYC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue 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 KM02 FYC, 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 FYC registered?

KM02 FYC is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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