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KU52 OZF

2002 Rover 25

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,712 mi
Last recorded152,712 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 152,712 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 152,707 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres have cracks in the tread and both are close to worn out also the offside front outer cv boot is badly twisted on the shaft

Pass 15 Nov 2016 147,554 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 138,347 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 138,347 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated delaminating (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 135,097 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 131,638 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 131,638 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 126,372 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

slight play in steering

Pass 16 Jul 2011 121,341 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

os wiper blade split

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 31 Jul 2010 115,953 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2010 115,953 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyres wearing inner ages

Pass 22 Jul 2009 105,375 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2009 105,375 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2008 90,216 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 75,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 56,439 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 56,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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 OZF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OZF, 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 OZF registered?

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

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