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KU02 VGX

2002 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

88,385 mi
Last recorded88,385 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 VGX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 88,385 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 81,661 miles

many areas of damage to body

Fail 15 Nov 2022 81,625 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

many areas of damage to body

Pass 29 Nov 2021 76,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

excessive body damage nearside rear and bumper

Fail 29 Nov 2021 76,059 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

excessive body damage nearside rear and bumper

Pass 14 Dec 2020 68,585 miles

Excessive body damage to near side rear and rear bumper.

Pass 17 Jun 2019 54,973 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel Binding

Parking brake has very little reverse travel

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 51,701 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 51,666 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 50,890 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 49,290 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 49,290 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 47,545 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 44,145 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges 195/50/15/82 v kumho

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s wiper split on end .18"

Pass 2 Jun 2011 39,687 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 39,583 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 35,069 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 35,040 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,988 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 31,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside rear tye cracked and perrished

Pass 9 Jun 2008 29,358 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 29,331 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 26,386 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 23,138 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 VGX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 VGX, 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 VGX registered?

KU02 VGX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is KU02 VGX safe to buy?

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