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KU02 VHF

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,324 mi
Last recorded62,324 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 VHF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 62,324 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 62,324 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,933 miles

Nearside Rear perished sidewall 2008 date code

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

clutch pedal anti slip provision worn to metal on lower corner

Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,344 miles

N/S/R tyre age cracking/deteriorating around its wall/tread edge meeting circumference.

Fail 6 Mar 2015 55,344 miles

N/S/R tyre age cracking/deteriorating around its wall/tread edge meeting circumference.

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 49,894 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 49,866 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,359 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre perished

Pass 1 Mar 2012 41,901 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,016 miles

Airbag light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 31,163 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 27,483 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 27,483 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 22,724 miles

handbrake travel needs adjustment

Pass 6 Mar 2007 19,535 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 16,764 miles

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 VHF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VHF, 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 VHF registered?

KU02 VHF is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is KU02 VHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU02 VHF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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