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KP51 YVW

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,711 mi
Last recorded25,711 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 YVW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 25,711 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 25,711 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 23,267 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 21,192 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 19,556 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Washers provide minimal washer liquid

Fail 11 Feb 2019 19,556 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Washers provide minimal washer liquid

Pass 13 Feb 2018 18,605 miles

Exhaust has corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underside (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 18,605 miles

Exhaust has corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underside (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 17,487 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 17,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 15,834 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 15,834 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 12,986 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 9,886 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 9,705 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 9,473 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 9,037 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 8,486 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 7,768 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 7,768 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 6,995 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 6,172 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 YVW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YVW, 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 YVW registered?

KP51 YVW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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