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KU02 VGN

2002 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,658 mi
Last recorded132,658 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 VGN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 132,658 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 128,279 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 121,335 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 111,558 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 111,347 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 96,862 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 82,094 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 82,094 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 68,571 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 68,344 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 52,611 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 52,258 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 46,106 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 46,106 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,663 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 38,008 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 38,008 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 32,411 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)

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 VGN is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel 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 VGN, 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 VGN registered?

KU02 VGN is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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The MOT history for KU02 VGN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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