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KU02 VTJ

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,242 mi
Last recorded58,242 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 VTJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2017 58,242 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake fluid low

exhaust flexi joint corroded and split

no coolant in expansion tank

Pass 14 Mar 2016 49,737 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 49,737 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 46,068 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,709 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,313 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 37,312 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre has cut on outer sidewall but cords not exposed

Pass 7 Mar 2012 33,194 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 33,194 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,833 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,425 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,455 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 24,712 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 24,712 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 21,657 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 18,413 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 18,413 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 VTJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VTJ, 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 VTJ registered?

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

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