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KP52 RTX

2002 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,228 mi
Last recorded86,228 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP52 RTX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 86,228 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 86,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 78,133 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 68,971 miles

adv both rear tyrers wearing thin on edges

Fail 15 Oct 2012 68,953 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

adv both rear tyrers wearing thin on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2011 62,594 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2011 62,594 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2010 58,321 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 58,299 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 252,503 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 52,475 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 44,963 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 37,720 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 29,933 miles

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

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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KP52 RTX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KP52 RTX, 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 KP52 RTX registered?

KP52 RTX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is KP52 RTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP52 RTX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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