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KU02 VSK

2002 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,139 mi
Last recorded124,139 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 VSK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2017 124,139 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light broken (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads worn close to limit

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2016 118,741 miles

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

engine air hoses twisted

exhaust heatshield loose

oil leak on engine

Pass 13 Apr 2015 112,696 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

uneven wear on o/s/f tyre

Pass 1 May 2014 106,563 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 106,561 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 82,984 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres low and worn on inner edge

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 19 Mar 2013 82,984 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres low and worn on inner edge

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 10 Mar 2012 68,702 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 68,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 54,081 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 42,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 42,794 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 38,873 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 33,468 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 29,168 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 24,786 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 VSK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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