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KP02 KTE

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,759 mi
Last recorded130,759 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP02 KTE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 130,759 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded by flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 130,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded by flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 125,777 miles

slight play n/s / lower ball joint

Fail 23 Aug 2022 125,777 miles

slight play n/s / lower ball joint

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 120,222 miles

n/s front / off/s reatyres uneven wear close to legal reqirement

Pass 15 Jul 2020 115,886 miles

front exhaust mounting weld broken but secure

front wipers split

Pass 30 Jun 2018 115,079 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2017 112,328 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 107,854 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 101,650 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres slightly out of shape

n/s/f tyre outer edges low

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 26 Jun 2015 101,622 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres slightly out of shape

n/s/f tyre outer edges low

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 13 Jun 2014 95,428 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 88,971 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 88,792 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 81,352 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 73,086 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 73,086 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 63,194 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Jun 2009 52,677 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 42,843 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 May 2007 31,366 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 31,366 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 27,309 miles

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 KTE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KTE, 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 KTE registered?

KP02 KTE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 7 May 2002.

Is KP02 KTE safe to buy?

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