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KU02 VHW

2002 Rover 25

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,985 mi
Last recorded126,985 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 VHW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 126,985 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 119,326 miles

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

Oil leak

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

various bodywork corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2012 119,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

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

various bodywork corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,163 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 108,018 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 98,090 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 87,774 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 77,990 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 70,134 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 63,173 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 VHW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VHW, 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 VHW registered?

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

Is KU02 VHW safe to buy?

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