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KP51 YTJ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,474 mi
Last recorded93,474 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 93,474 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 93,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 83,191 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 83,191 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 82,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 74,633 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine coolant level low

engine has an oil leak

exhaust deteriorating

exhaust front support insecure due to corrosion

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

off side rear tyre perishing

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Apr 2014 74,631 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant level low

engine coolant level low

engine has an oil leak

exhaust deteriorating

exhaust front support insecure due to corrosion

near side front and off side front wheels have a slight bind when turned by hand

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

off side rear tyre perishing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,894 miles

off side rear brake pipe corroding

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Nov 2011 49,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 3 Nov 2011 49,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Nov 2010 40,906 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 34,935 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 28,134 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 23,450 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 16,567 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 YTJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YTJ, 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 KP51 YTJ registered?

KP51 YTJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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