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KU02 VDE

2002 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,932 mi
Last recorded57,932 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 VDE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 57,932 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 55,858 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 55,858 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded cracked and blowing (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 53,310 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 53,310 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 51,461 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 49,624 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 49,611 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 48,031 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

n/s front indicator lense cracked

o/s rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 18 Jun 2012 48,031 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s front indicator lense cracked

o/s rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 16 Jun 2011 46,452 miles

o/s/r tyre outer wall showing slight cracks

Fail 18 Jun 2010 44,025 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight scuffing to o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2010 44,025 miles

slight scuffing to o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2009 41,265 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slight cracks to outer wall

Fail 18 Jun 2009 41,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre slight cracks to outer wall

Pass 16 Jun 2008 37,469 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 33,650 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 31,616 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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KU02 VDE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VDE, 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 VDE registered?

KU02 VDE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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