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KP02 EPY

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,353 mi
Last recorded75,353 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP02 EPY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 75,353 miles

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

offside front brake pad worn.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 70,918 miles

engine management warning light stays on

n/s/f tyre worn on the outer part

Pass 31 Oct 2014 69,392 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 69,360 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

E.M.L light present on dash

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Oct 2013 65,096 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light present on dash

Pass 10 May 2013 63,090 miles

o/s/f tyre has a small cut in the outer sidewall.

Pass 7 Feb 2013 62,202 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 62,200 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 58,357 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 53,601 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 53,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,873 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 48,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 44,312 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 44,185 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,488 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 39,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

all four tyres under inflated

Pass 1 May 2007 34,398 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 34,367 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2006 29,418 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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KP02 EPY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KP02 EPY, 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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KP02 EPY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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