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KU02 VXV

2002 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,895 mi
Last recorded106,895 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 VXV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 106,895 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 104,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 104,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 103,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 99,924 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 96,334 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 94,283 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wheel damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2012 94,283 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wheel damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2011 86,864 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 78,085 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 75,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 65,540 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,304 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 53,077 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 42,263 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 42,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 32,228 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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 VXV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VXV, 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 VXV registered?

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

Is KU02 VXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU02 VXV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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