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KU02 VXJ

2002 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,638 mi
Last recorded121,638 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 VXJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 121,638 miles

battery insecure

coolant hose been taped up

engine oil level on min

n/s/f tyre cut outer wall not showing cords

n/s/f tyre on limit on edges

o/s outer cv boot slightly cracked

o/s/f tyre 2mm inner edge

rear tyres stepped and worn low, 2.5-3mm

rear tyres, outer walls cracked

rear washer inop

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 23 Nov 2011 121,638 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

battery insecure

engine oil level on min

n/s/f tyre cut outer wall not showing cords

n/s/f tyre on limit on edges

o/s outer cv boot slightly cracked

o/s/f tyre 2mm inner edge

rear tyres stepped and worn low, 2.5-3mm

rear tyres, outer walls cracked

rear washer inop

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 22 Nov 2010 98,097 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 98,097 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 81,352 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 79,797 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 69,524 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 58,470 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 58,470 miles

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

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 VXJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VXJ, 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 VXJ registered?

KU02 VXJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is KU02 VXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU02 VXJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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