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KM02 SZF

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,912 mi
Last recorded69,912 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM02 SZF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 69,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 57,674 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 57,673 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.04 (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 53,603 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 49,188 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2013 34,193 miles

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

both rear doors very stiff to open and close

Fail 19 Sep 2013 34,193 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

both rear doors very stiff to open and close

Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,753 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 33,349 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 33,349 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 32,121 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 32,121 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 30,883 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,680 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 28,557 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 27,042 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 27,042 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 SZF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SZF, 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 SZF registered?

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

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The MOT history for KM02 SZF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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