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KR02 FCM

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,894 mi
Last recorded41,894 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR02 FCM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 41,894 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 41,205 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 41,173 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 40,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 40,065 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 38,846 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 38,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 37,539 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2021 36,365 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 35,419 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 34,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 32,871 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 32,019 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 31,273 miles

Nearside Front door mirror mounting slightly loose

Fail 7 Jul 2016 31,272 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front door mirror mounting slightly loose

Pass 9 Jul 2015 30,477 miles

N/S mirror insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2014 29,520 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 29,516 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 28,403 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 28,403 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 27,102 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 25,325 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)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2011 25,325 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2010 23,633 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 21,813 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 20,095 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 17,107 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 13,921 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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KR02 FCM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FCM, 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 FCM registered?

KR02 FCM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is KR02 FCM safe to buy?

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