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KU02 VLD

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,796 mi
Last recorded113,796 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 VLD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 113,796 miles

all brake hose metal ends corroded

all suspension and brake parts corroded

all suspension bushes in a poor condition

engine oil leak

o/s/f indicator glass cracked

o/s/r tyre wall showing damage no cord showing

Fail 13 Mar 2013 113,796 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

all brake hose metal ends corroded

all suspension and brake parts corroded

all suspension bushes in a poor condition

engine oil leak

o/s/f indicator glass cracked

o/s/r tyre wall showing damage no cord showing

Pass 21 Feb 2012 99,738 miles

10 spots of corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2012 99,728 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

10 spots of corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2011 92,704 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 86,438 miles

engine cooling fan possible not working . (water level low ) pedal rubbers worn

Fail 24 Mar 2010 86,438 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine cooling fan possible not working . (water level low ) pedal rubbers worn

Pass 7 Apr 2009 75,277 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

wiper blades poor split. pedal rubbers worn

Fail 7 Apr 2009 75,277 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

wiper blades poor split. pedal rubbers worn

Pass 26 Mar 2008 63,694 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 63,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 52,156 miles

rear tyres soon (edge worn) front pads 80% worn approx . pedal rubbers wearing . lower ball joints front boots split . chip screen zone b

Pass 31 Mar 2006 40,139 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 40,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front pads look low

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 VLD is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VLD, 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 VLD registered?

KU02 VLD is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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