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KP51 YYA

2002 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

79,552 mi
Last recorded79,552 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 YYA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2019 79,552 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from belt end of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 77,850 miles

Antiroll bar link bushes perishing

Rear springs corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2018 77,850 miles

Antiroll bar link bushes perishing

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear springs corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2016 76,088 miles

Both antiroll bar link bushes perishing

Both track rod end bushes perishing

Front tyres perished and low

Nearside aim weak

Pass 29 Dec 2015 74,774 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 74,774 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 73,013 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 71,058 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2014 71,058 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2012 68,910 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 68,910 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 66,284 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 62,702 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 62,702 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 58,840 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 58,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 53,998 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 53,998 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 49,159 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 49,159 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 43,747 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 38,546 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 38,546 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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 YYA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YYA, 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 YYA registered?

KP51 YYA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 February 2002.

Is KP51 YYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP51 YYA shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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