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KP02 HWU

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,691 mi
Last recorded107,691 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 107,691 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2012 107,690 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 94,957 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 94,957 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2010 86,850 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 86,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 78,601 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 78,601 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 71,234 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 55,843 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 43,957 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 43,944 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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 HWU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HWU, 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 KP02 HWU registered?

KP02 HWU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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