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KU52 OVP

2002 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,422 mi
Last recorded74,422 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 OVP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 74,422 miles

Front drop links split

Oil leak

Rear number plate disfigured

Steering rack damp

Fail 12 Sep 2015 74,422 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front drop links split

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear number plate disfigured

Steering rack damp

Pass 2 Sep 2014 66,925 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Sep 2014 66,925 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Sep 2013 64,845 miles

blow from center silencer

Pass 4 Sep 2012 62,616 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 60,589 miles

Bad engine oil leak from crank main oil seal and severe contamination of auxiliary belts and cam belt. Renew ASAP.

Brake fluid is in poor condition.

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

Front brake pads are worn to the limit of 1.5mm.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside outer CV gaitor is splitting.

Wiper blades are in poor condition.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 60,589 miles

Bad engine oil leak from crank main oil seal and severe contamination of auxiliary belts and cam belt. Renew ASAP.

Brake fluid is in poor condition.

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

Front brake pads are worn to the limit of 1.5mm.

Offside outer CV gaitor is splitting.

Wiper blades are in poor condition.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 57,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 57,882 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 49,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r inner wheel rim distorted.....

oil leaks.....

wipers smear......

Pass 9 Sep 2009 49,786 miles

n/s/r inner wheel rim distorted.....

oil leaks.....

wipers smear......

Pass 10 Sep 2008 42,541 miles

n/s outer c/v gaiter perishing....

rear brakes squeek , advise brake inspection.....

side ways movement at parking brake lever , advise investigation....

Pass 12 Sep 2007 35,309 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 35,309 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre & rear exhausts starting to corrode

long hand brake lever travel...

n/s/f seat missing...

Pass 14 Sep 2006 28,199 miles

nails in nearside rear tyre

oil weep from steering rack at nearside

power steering belt perished

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 OVP is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OVP, 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 OVP registered?

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

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