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KR02 FDE

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,975 mi
Last recorded63,975 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 63,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 61,658 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight tapping noise on engine

Fail 13 Jul 2017 61,658 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box blowing (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre bald on outer edge (no signs of cords showing)

Offside Front Tyre bald inner edge (no signs of cords showing)

Slight tapping noise on engine

Pass 21 Jul 2016 59,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt light split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 57,398 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 16 Jul 2015 57,398 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Advise alternator belt worn and splitting.

Advise catalyst corroded may need lamba sensor.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 55,356 miles

aux belts cracked

slight corrosion to brake pipes ( front to rear pipes)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 55,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

aux belts cracked

slight corrosion to brake pipes ( front to rear pipes)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 52,935 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 50,198 miles

2 nails in n/s/rear tyre + tyre cracked

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

passenger seat in upright position only

power steering rack damp

Pass 21 Jul 2011 47,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

heat shield on cat insecure

radiator corroded not leaking

rear wipper blade split

Fail 21 Jul 2011 47,227 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

heat shield on cat insecure

radiator corroded not leaking

rear wipper blade split

Pass 22 Jul 2010 44,523 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 44,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn / brake pads low

Pass 14 Jul 2009 40,672 miles

off side rear wheel binding

rear service brake has slight imbalance

slight weep from steering rack gator (damp)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 40,672 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off side rear wheel binding

rear service brake has slight imbalance

slight weep from steering rack gator (damp)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 37,425 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 33,828 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 30,164 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 26,365 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 26,359 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

nail in tyre

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 FDE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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