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KU02 VZX

2002 Rover 25

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,620 mi
Last recorded119,620 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 VZX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 119,620 miles

Rear both tyres slightly perished

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 112,033 miles

Oil leak

auxillary belt perished

both rear tyres perished

centre section of exhaust corroded where it meets the rear silencer

coolant level low

handbrake lever high

o/s/f outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2015 112,032 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

auxillary belt perished

both rear tyres perished

centre section of exhaust corroded where it meets the rear silencer

coolant level low

handbrake lever high

o/s/f outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2014 97,522 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 97,521 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 82,055 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded

off side rear tyre getting low

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2008 74,220 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 74,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 57,891 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 57,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 50,835 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 38,347 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 VZX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VZX, 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 VZX registered?

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

Is KU02 VZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU02 VZX shows 12 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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