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KP02 JMU

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,799 mi
Last recorded85,799 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP02 JMU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 85,799 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres have small cuts in side walls

coolant level low [topped up]

oil pressure switch ???? damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2012 85,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

both front tyres have small cuts in side walls

coolant level low [topped up]

oil pressure switch ???? damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2011 76,571 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 76,571 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 70,806 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 70,806 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 64,370 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 64,370 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 57,571 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 49,337 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 38,941 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 38,941 miles

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

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 JMU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red 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 JMU, 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 JMU registered?

KP02 JMU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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The MOT history for KP02 JMU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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