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KU02 VTF

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

99,985 mi
Last recorded99,985 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 VTF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 99,985 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 99,984 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 97,694 miles

rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 2 Sep 2016 97,694 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 97,159 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underbody components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2014 96,553 miles

radiator Badly Corroded.

Fail 3 Sep 2014 96,552 miles

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

radiator Badly Corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 95,732 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 89,103 miles

brake pedal anti-slip worn

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

dampness around nearside of power steering rack

exhaust manuflod heat shield insecure

handbrake level high

heater blower motor stuck on full speed

oil leak on front of engine

small chips in windscreen

Fail 31 Aug 2012 89,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brake pedal anti-slip worn

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

dampness around nearside of power steering rack

exhaust manuflod heat shield insecure

handbrake level high

heater blower motor stuck on full speed

oil leak on front of engine

small chips in windscreen

Fail 2 Sep 2011 75,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust system very rusty

offside and nearside front inner wheels /hubs covered in grease

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 75,321 miles

exhaust system very rusty

offside and nearside front inner wheels /hubs covered in grease

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2010 65,890 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 55,043 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 55,041 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 52,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 52,308 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 44,817 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 44,817 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 36,116 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 36,116 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 30,024 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 VTF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VTF, 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 VTF registered?

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

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The MOT history for KU02 VTF shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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