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KU02 VEA

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,820 mi
Last recorded67,820 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 VEA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 67,820 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 67,820 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 63,319 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2016 63,319 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 57,757 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 57,757 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 53,461 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,517 miles

Middle & rear sections of exhaust corraded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 43,316 miles

Clutch pedal Anti-Slip pad missing.

N/S Mirror slightly cracked.

RBT: Service Brake Efficiency: 53%

Rear silencer fouling against fuel tank & spare wheel well.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 43,315 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Clutch pedal Anti-Slip pad missing.

N/S Mirror slightly cracked.

Rear silencer fouling against fuel tank & spare wheel well.

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 36,663 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 30,306 miles

Battery insecure

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 30,306 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Battery insecure

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 27,772 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres begining to perish

Pass 29 Jan 2007 25,233 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 22,490 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 VEA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VEA, 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 VEA registered?

KU02 VEA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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