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KU02 VSX

2002 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,550 mi
Last recorded102,550 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 VSX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 102,550 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 95,045 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 88,905 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 83,929 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 77,919 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 77,916 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 74,810 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 68,393 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 60,705 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 49,940 miles

SRS warning light on.

Pass 14 May 2009 49,917 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 45,787 miles

air bag light staying on

brake servo only starts to operate after initial engine rev

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm[185/65/14t]

unable to check under bonnet+front underside properly due to covers

Fail 25 Jun 2008 45,749 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 37,538 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 37,537 miles

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

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

air bag light staying on

n/s/f+o/s/f tyres on 2mm on edges 185/65/14t

Pass 17 Jun 2006 28,618 miles

o/s wiper split on end

slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim

unable to check front underside properly due to cover

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 VSX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VSX, 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 VSX registered?

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

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