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KR02 FML

2002 Rover 25

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

179,849 mi
Last recorded179,849 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR02 FML
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 179,849 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Mar 2023 156,776 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 155,053 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 131,933 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 131,765 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 120,256 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 115,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2019 115,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 115,095 miles

ther is slight corrosion to the rear of the n/s outer sill the engine management light is on general vehicle condition is poor

ther is slight corrosion to the rear of the n/s outer sill the engine management light is on general vehicle condition is poor

Pass 20 Aug 2016 112,165 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 112,165 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 105,009 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 105,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 87,169 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 87,169 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 78,074 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 78,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 66,439 miles

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

outer o/s and n/s c v boots slightly perished

Pass 13 Aug 2012 66,439 miles

outer o/s and n/s c v boots slightly perished

Pass 13 Aug 2011 61,535 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Jul 2010 56,393 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges, also deteriorated between treads

o/s/r tyre deteriorated between treads

Fail 22 Jul 2010 56,393 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges, also deteriorated between treads

o/s/r tyre deteriorated between treads

Pass 24 Jul 2009 49,221 miles

o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r tyres are slightly perished

Pass 22 Jul 2008 42,462 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 35,908 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 29,669 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 22,829 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 FML is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FML, 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 FML registered?

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

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