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KU02 VEP

2002 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,040 mi
Last recorded60,040 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 VEP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 60,040 miles

Nearside Front steering rack seal or gaiter seeping oil should repair.

Nearside front head lamp lens aim pattern not very defined.

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder edge ,worn.

Offside Front tyre valve lightly damaged.

bothside rear brake pipes corroded.

cooling reservoir empty.

Fail 7 Jun 2018 60,040 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure metal support bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front head lamp aim /pattern not very defined.

Nearside Front steering rack seal or gaiter seeping oil, should repair.

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder edge worn.

Offside Front tyre valve lightly damaged.

bothside rear brake pipes corroded.

cooling reservoir empty.

Fail 7 Jun 2018 60,040 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure metal support bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front head lamp aim /pattern not very defined.

Nearside Front steering rack seal or gaiter seeping oil, should repair.

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder edge worn.

Offside Front tyre valve lightly damaged.

cooling reservoir empty.

Pass 16 Jun 2017 52,650 miles

Front exhaust hanger rusted broken

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill x floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill x floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 49,850 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 49,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 44,641 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 35,697 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 28,275 miles

rear tyres slighty deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2013 28,272 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

rear tyres slighty deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2012 21,232 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,338 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 19,192 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 19,192 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 18,329 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 17,565 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 16,043 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 14,222 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 VEP is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KU02 VEP, 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 VEP registered?

KU02 VEP is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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