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KM02 FYF

2002 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

149,626 mi
Last recorded149,626 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM02 FYF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 149,626 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and has had temporary repair (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 139,194 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 139,081 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 130,222 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 119,567 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 119,512 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 108,375 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 108,172 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 98,589 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 98,512 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 89,424 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 89,414 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 80,430 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 80,430 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 70,734 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 61,075 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 61,073 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 52,807 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 44,257 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 35,727 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 35,727 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

battery insecure

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 FYF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FYF, 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 FYF registered?

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

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