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KU52 OXJ

2002 Rover 25

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,519 mi
Last recorded93,519 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 OXJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 93,519 miles

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

Front oil wetness under engine

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 93,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Front oil wetness under engine

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 87,819 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 79,622 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 71,131 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 71,131 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 63,661 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 56,215 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 12 Apr 2011 56,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 49,608 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 43,079 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 43,078 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 37,107 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,107 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 31,230 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 31,228 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Sep 2006 28,006 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 OXJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OXJ, 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 OXJ registered?

KU52 OXJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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The MOT history for KU52 OXJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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