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KU02 VJM

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,067 mi
Last recorded96,067 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 VJM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 96,067 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall out

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear heatshield loose

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2015 96,035 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall out

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear heatshield loose

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2014 91,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 85,083 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 73,208 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 66,938 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 61,776 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 56,194 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 56,194 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 44,995 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 34,282 miles

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

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 VJM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VJM, 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 VJM registered?

KU02 VJM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is KU02 VJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU02 VJM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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