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KU52 OYB

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,130 mi
Last recorded99,130 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 99,130 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

slight blow on exhaust system

Pass 7 Jun 2016 80,623 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 80,623 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2015 76,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre cracking in tread

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 5 May 2015 76,232 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre cracking in tread

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 7 May 2014 71,536 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 71,536 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 66,594 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 66,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 60,634 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake pipes are covered in grease

Fail 4 May 2012 60,634 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake pipes are covered in grease

Pass 5 May 2011 54,852 miles

all brake pipes are covered in grease

Pass 28 Apr 2010 48,886 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 41,994 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 35,421 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 30,839 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 24,723 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 OYB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OYB, 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 OYB registered?

KU52 OYB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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