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KU02 VKC

2002 Rover 25

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,236 mi
Last recorded46,236 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 VKC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 46,236 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

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

air bag lamp on

deep cut in osr tyre not showing cords

small cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 15 Jun 2010 46,233 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 23 Jun 2009 42,541 miles

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

rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

Fail 3 Jul 2008 39,322 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre 2mm on edge

Pass 3 Jul 2008 39,322 miles

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

n/s/r tyre 2mm on edge

Pass 4 Jul 2007 32,048 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 32,048 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 24,620 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 VKC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VKC, 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 VKC registered?

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

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The MOT history for KU02 VKC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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