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KM02 SYW

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,882 mi
Last recorded47,882 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 47,882 miles

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Nearside speed pick up ring broken

both front c/v boots deteriorating

engine warning light on

play in steering rack joints

rear wiper split

Fail 23 Sep 2020 47,878 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front speed pick up ring broken

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front cv boots deteriorating

engine management light on

rattle from catalytic converter

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Oct 2019 44,728 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing has slight damage

Pass 29 Oct 2018 38,114 miles

Offside Front wing damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2018 38,110 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wing damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2017 33,882 miles

Nearside Front tyre at 2mm and wearing on inner edge

Nearside indicator side repeater lens missing

Offside Front tyre at 2mm and wearing on inner edge

Offside windscreen washer pipe leaking under the bonnet

slight dampness around steering rack

Fail 9 Nov 2017 33,882 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre at 2mm and wearing on inner edge

Nearside indicator side repeater lens missing

Offside Front tyre at 2mm and wearing on inner edge

Offside windscreen washer pipe leaking under the bonnet

slight dampness around steering rack

Pass 8 Nov 2016 28,327 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

damage to o/s/f and n/s/f wings

Pass 26 Nov 2015 26,038 miles

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

n/s side indicator lens missing

some damage to n/s/f wing

some damage to tyre sidewalls n/s/f

Pass 27 Nov 2014 25,467 miles

lens missing on n/s side indicator

some damage to n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Fail 27 Nov 2014 25,467 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lens missing on n/s side indicator

some damage to n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Pass 5 Aug 2013 24,095 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 22,834 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 21,337 miles

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 24 Jun 2010 19,748 miles

o/s/r tyre age cracking

Fail 24 Jun 2010 19,748 miles

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

o/s/r tyre age cracking

power steering fluid contaminated with water

Pass 25 Jun 2009 17,861 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 15,907 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 14,009 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2006 11,828 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge

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 SYW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM02 SYW registered?

KM02 SYW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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