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KR02 FBX

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

48,296 mi
Last recorded48,296 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR02 FBX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 48,296 miles

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

rear exhaust bslightly corrded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 48,291 miles

front grill loose

osr outer seal corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2013 47,936 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 47,474 miles

osf cv boot starting to perish and crack

Fail 16 Jul 2012 47,474 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

osf cv boot starting to perish and crack

Pass 14 Jul 2011 46,912 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 46,909 miles

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

gear box oil seals leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2010 46,229 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 46,224 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 45,764 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 45,764 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 44,620 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 43,269 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

gearbox oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2007 43,269 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

gearbox oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,541 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 35,541 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 29,136 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 29,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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KR02 FBX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KR02 FBX, 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 KR02 FBX registered?

KR02 FBX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 23 July 2002.

Is KR02 FBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR02 FBX shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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