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KU02 VMO

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,166 mi
Last recorded85,166 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 VMO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 85,166 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 80,274 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 80,274 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 71,412 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear number plate blemished

Pass 14 Mar 2009 63,240 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 61,809 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 53,204 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 53,204 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 44,598 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 44,598 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 33,084 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 33,084 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 VMO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VMO, 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

How do I check the history of KU02 VMO?

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What year was KU02 VMO registered?

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

Is KU02 VMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU02 VMO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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