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KP51 YPU

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,235 mi
Last recorded98,235 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 YPU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 98,235 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 95,392 miles

front exhaust mount missing but still secure

rear brake and fuel pipes slight corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2015 95,392 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front exhaust mount missing but still secure

rear brake and fuel pipes slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2014 91,615 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 91,615 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 83,255 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 83,129 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to bulk head within area of suspension mounting

front section of exhaust corroded and mounting in poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2012 75,739 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 69,772 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 64,922 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 61,552 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 57,580 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 57,580 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 52,339 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2006 39,271 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 39,271 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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KP51 YPU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KP51 YPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP51 YPU registered?

KP51 YPU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is KP51 YPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP51 YPU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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