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KU02 VYG

2002 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,666 mi
Last recorded100,666 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 100,666 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 98,938 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 98,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drive belt splitting

wiper linkage play

Pass 30 Jan 2013 94,520 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 89,294 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 89,284 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 84,903 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 78,845 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 78,845 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 74,268 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 63,183 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 54,576 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 VYG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VYG, 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 VYG registered?

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

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