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KS51 DCY

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,724 mi
Last recorded107,724 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 DCY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 107,724 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 107,724 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 102,801 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 98,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

brake pipes in engine bay corroding

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link deteriorating

n/s/r tyre low on edges,perishing and tread damage

rear wiper blade split

slight exhaust blow from rear silencer

Fail 6 Mar 2014 98,660 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

brake pipes in engine bay corroding

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link deteriorating

n/s/r tyre low on edges,perishing and tread damage

rear wiper blade split

slight exhaust blow from rear silencer

Pass 18 Mar 2013 94,596 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre badly perished and underinflated

Fail 27 Feb 2013 94,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre badly perished advise replacement

Pass 23 Feb 2012 89,879 miles

osr corner dented

rear wiper split

Fail 22 Feb 2012 89,879 miles

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

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

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

osr corner dented

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Feb 2011 84,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

abs relucter ring on n/s cv joint broken

front wiper blades worn

o/s/f indicater lens cracked

Fail 24 Feb 2011 84,560 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

abs relucter ring on n/s cv joint broken

front wiper blades worn

o/s/f indicater lens cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2010 77,163 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 68,200 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 68,200 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 58,577 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 58,577 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 58,577 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 48,046 miles

front brake pads low

offside rear tyre getting close to wear blocks

Pass 23 Feb 2006 37,825 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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KS51 DCY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver 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 KS51 DCY, 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 KS51 DCY registered?

KS51 DCY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is KS51 DCY safe to buy?

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