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KS02 NKM

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

133,903 mi
Last recorded133,903 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS02 NKM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 133,903 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 126,013 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 121,239 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 115,840 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 112,285 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 104,568 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 103,704 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 94,906 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2010 94,906 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2009 88,328 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 81,541 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 66,961 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 51,001 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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KS02 NKM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KS02 NKM, 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 KS02 NKM registered?

KS02 NKM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is KS02 NKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS02 NKM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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