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KU02 VKX

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,744 mi
Last recorded58,744 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 VKX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 58,744 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

all brake pipes greased

Fail 2 Apr 2012 58,741 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Apr 2011 52,476 miles

all brake pipes greased unable to check correctly

Pass 8 Apr 2010 47,260 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

steering rack slight weap of oil

Fail 7 Apr 2010 47,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all brake pipes show signs of initial corrosion, advisable to clean & grease

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

steering rack slight weap of oil

Pass 23 Mar 2009 41,662 miles

annual service now due

Pass 18 Mar 2008 36,542 miles

advisable to check tracking

offside & nearside front to rear brake pipes, short rear brake pipes & flexible hose furrells show signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2007 31,258 miles

steering rack slightly damp in two places

Pass 20 Mar 2006 27,163 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 VKX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VKX, 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 VKX registered?

KU02 VKX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is KU02 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU02 VKX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KU02 VKX have outstanding finance?

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