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KM52 FEX

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,987 mi
Last recorded141,987 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 FEX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 141,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 136,325 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 127,022 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 127,002 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 118,218 miles

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

emissions erratic

outer cv joints worn

Fail 14 Oct 2010 118,218 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

emissions erratic

grease all round front hubs

outer cv joints worn

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 112,069 miles

advise strong nearside rear tyre on limit

bad oil leak requires attention

exhaust badly corroded and weak

exhaust flexi detriorated and weak

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Nov 2008 93,162 miles

bad oil leak (gearbox)

exhaust flexi badly detiorated

Pass 17 Nov 2007 70,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

slight blow on centre pipe joint

Fail 17 Nov 2007 70,852 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

slight blow on centre pipe joint

Pass 11 Nov 2006 57,454 miles

advise strong offside front tyre badly perrished ,worn and nail in tread

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar link bush's starting to detiorated

oil leak

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 11 Nov 2006 57,454 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise strong offside front tyre badly perrished ,worn and nail in tread

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar link bush's starting to detiorated

oil leak

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 19 Nov 2005 47,362 miles

front brake pads low

offside front tyre low

oil leak

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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KM52 FEX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KM52 FEX, 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 KM52 FEX registered?

KM52 FEX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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The MOT history for KM52 FEX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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