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KU02 VJA

2002 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,450 mi
Last recorded77,450 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 VJA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 77,450 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres are cracked and perished and wearing on outter edges

both rear tyres are slightly out of shape

exhaust system corroded

fuel and brake lines are slightly corroded from front to rear

offside front steering rack arm has slight play

power streering rack is damp

rear registration is deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2013 76,089 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres side wall slightly perished

engine oil leak

slight play on both steering rack arms

stone chip n/s screene zone A

Pass 14 Aug 2013 76,089 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres side wall slightly perished

engine oil leak

slight play on both steering rack arms

stone chip n/s screene zone A

Pass 17 Mar 2012 72,099 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 64,672 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 57,153 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 49,515 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 49,515 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,337 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 34,955 miles

Front brakes are binding very slightly

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 29,758 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 29,699 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nail in tyre

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 VJA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VJA, 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 VJA registered?

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

Is KU02 VJA safe to buy?

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