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KU02 VTG

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,445 mi
Last recorded65,445 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 VTG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 65,445 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 65,437 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 64,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underbody pipes and within the retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 63,995 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer/inner sills corroded in places

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 63,251 miles

Outer sills corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2023 63,251 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outer sills corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2022 62,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 62,456 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 61,575 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded and weak in places

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 60,751 miles

Inner and out sills corroded in places

Fail 18 Mar 2020 60,751 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Inner and out sills corroded in places

Pass 26 Mar 2019 59,780 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter cracking

Nearside Rear Inner sill panel at rear corroding

Offside Rear Inner sill panel at rear corroding

Fail 26 Mar 2019 59,779 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter cracking

Nearside Rear Inner sill panel at rear corroding

Offside Rear Inner sill panel at rear corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2018 58,682 miles

Front Exhaust flex deteriorated

Rear Tyres perished

Sill panels showing signs of corosion and swelling

Pass 16 Mar 2017 57,569 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 57,569 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 56,347 miles

Front exhaust flex deteriated

Pass 17 Mar 2015 55,227 miles

both front c.v boots perished

front exhaust braket broken

Pass 19 Mar 2014 53,644 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Mar 2013 52,324 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,562 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,869 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 22 Mar 2010 46,200 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,126 miles

off side rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 20 Mar 2008 39,774 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 37,650 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2006 30,131 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 30,131 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 VTG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VTG, 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 VTG registered?

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

Is KU02 VTG safe to buy?

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