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KU52 ORW

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,980 mi
Last recorded67,980 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 ORW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 67,980 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 52,933 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 52,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 51,509 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 51,509 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 50,359 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 50,359 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 48,958 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 47,861 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 47,855 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 46,823 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 46,823 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 45,559 miles

all tyres have age cracks

Fail 23 Sep 2013 45,559 miles

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

all tyres have age cracks

Pass 18 Sep 2012 43,501 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 18 Sep 2012 43,501 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,137 miles

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

all road tyre starting to crack and perish

oil in water possible head gasket problem

wipers starting to smear

Fail 15 Sep 2011 42,107 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

all road tyre starting to crack and perish

oil in water possible head gasket problem

wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Sep 2010 40,937 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,685 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,295 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 35,258 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 29,383 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 23,118 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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KU52 ORW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KU52 ORW, 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 KU52 ORW registered?

KU52 ORW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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