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KR02 FOJ

2002 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

67,347 mi
Last recorded67,347 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR02 FOJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 67,347 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 67,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 67,183 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split inner surface (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jul 2017 64,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm but bald very inside edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks engine area

Fail 21 Jul 2017 64,042 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm but bald very inside edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks engine area

Pass 28 Jul 2016 58,979 miles

wiper blades split on ends but clearing screen

Pass 20 Jul 2015 53,260 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 53,260 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 47,557 miles

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

Outer cv gaiters perishing

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Slight distortion on front brakes

Fail 23 Jul 2014 47,556 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Outer cv gaiters perishing

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Slight distortion on front brakes

Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,849 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 41,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 37,235 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 32,597 miles

battery warning/charging lamp on

Pass 26 Jan 2010 32,472 miles

nearside steering rack gaitor damp

Fail 26 Jan 2010 32,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside steering rack gaitor damp

Pass 2 Feb 2009 28,615 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 23,841 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 16,650 miles

both front tyres wearing prematurly on inner edges

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 FOJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FOJ, 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 KR02 FOJ registered?

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

Is KR02 FOJ safe to buy?

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