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KR51 LHM

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

54,049 mi
Last recorded54,049 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 LHM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 54,049 miles

Front Exhaust system 'flexi pipe' deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 54,049 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system 'flexi pipe' deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 52,574 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 52,573 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 51,236 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 50,094 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 50,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 48,789 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 46,813 miles

deterioration to rear exhust silencer

possible bulge devolping offside front tyre outer wall

Pass 1 Feb 2018 44,943 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 43,066 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 39,856 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 37,273 miles

part of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2015 37,273 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

part of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2014 35,345 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 35,341 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 32,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 32,543 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 30,684 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 27,668 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 26,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 26,136 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 24,223 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven

offside front seat not folding

Fail 22 Jan 2009 24,223 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

both front tyres wearing uneven

offside front seat not folding

Pass 24 Jan 2008 22,535 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 22,535 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 6 Feb 2007 21,607 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 21,607 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 20,134 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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KR51 LHM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 KR51 LHM, 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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KR51 LHM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is KR51 LHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR51 LHM shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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