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KU02 VFA

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

96,887 mi
Last recorded96,887 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 96,887 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 94,999 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 94,928 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill at Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion to Offside outer sill at front

Pass 4 Mar 2024 92,709 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 90,386 miles

Corrosion to Offside and Nearside outer sills

Pass 2 Mar 2022 88,112 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 88,112 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 85,851 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 85,851 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 83,830 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 79,418 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 75,674 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside and Nearside outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 75,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside and Nearside outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 71,672 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 67,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 67,464 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 62,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 58,340 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2013 54,055 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 50,139 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 46,214 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 42,708 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 38,255 miles

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

steering rack has slight misting of oil on gaitor

Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,407 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 28,464 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 23,736 miles

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

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 VFA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFA, 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 VFA registered?

KU02 VFA is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2002.

Is KU02 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU02 VFA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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