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KU02 FMZ

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,790 mi
Last recorded103,790 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 FMZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 103,790 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 100,120 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange area has sealant (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 100,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange area has sealant (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 96,368 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NEARSIDE OUTER SILL WEAK AND HAS BODY FILLER IN SILL CAN NOT TELL IF HAS BEEN WEILDED

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 94,189 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 89,863 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 89,863 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 88,712 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 88,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 86,794 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 73,388 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 64,263 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 63,778 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 51,179 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 6 Mar 2006 45,332 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 45,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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KU02 FMZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KU02 FMZ, 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 KU02 FMZ registered?

KU02 FMZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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