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KU02 UZE

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,360 mi
Last recorded67,360 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 67,360 miles

N/S AND THE O/S OUTER SILLS ARE RUSTY

STEERING RACK WET NO LEAKS FOUND

Pass 5 Apr 2018 64,081 miles

Corrosion starting to appear on outer sills and rear outer wheel arches

Fail 5 Apr 2018 64,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65R14 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Central Exhaust mount broken

Corrosion starting to appear on outer sills and rear outer wheel arches

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp slightly dim

Pass 18 Apr 2017 60,437 miles

Corrosion starting to appear on both outer sills

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear low at 3MM (175/65R14)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 60,437 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65R14 (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion starting to appear on both outer sills

Front brake discs and pads badly worn and have a slight bind

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear low at 3MM (175/65R14)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 58,624 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 58,624 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 56,389 miles

Auxiliary belts perishing

Corrosion starting to appear in front door shuts and on rear wheel arches

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Exhaust system deteriorating

Nearside front brake pads starting to wear thin

Offside rear stop lamp dim

Pass 12 Apr 2014 53,408 miles

Auxiliary belts perishing

Corrosion starting to appear on offside rear outer sill

Nearside rear door check strap worn

Nearside rear tyre worn right to the legal limit in places and could be illegal soon (175/65R14)

Slight binding on nearside front brake

Slight oil leak, coolant was low and needed topping up

Wipers streaky

Pass 12 Apr 2013 49,816 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 49,816 miles

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

cut in tread of osf tyre not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 21 Apr 2012 44,767 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 44,767 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 38,396 miles

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

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

both front wipers smear screen

Pass 1 May 2010 30,966 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 25,252 miles

handbrake long travel

Pass 12 Apr 2008 20,670 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 17,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 17,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 11,191 miles

slight leak rear exhaust joint

wiper blades split on ends

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 UZE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UZE, 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 KU02 UZE registered?

KU02 UZE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 7 March 2002.

Is KU02 UZE safe to buy?

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