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KU52 PDO

2002 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,303 mi
Last recorded83,303 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 83,303 miles

both outer sills corroded on edges underside, not holed.

exhaust blowing slightly on flexible joint in front of catalyst.

fine cracks in both rear tyres, no cords exposed.

surface corrosion on brake pipes at rear.

surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

surface corrosion on front subframe.

Fail 26 Sep 2014 83,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both outer sills corroded on edges underside, not holed.

exhaust blowing slightly on flexible joint in front of catalyst.

fine cracks in both rear tyres, no cords exposed.

surface corrosion on brake pipes at rear.

surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

surface corrosion on front subframe.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 77,750 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on offside outer sill, not holed.

exhaust corroded at front, centre and rear, not holed.

ferrules corroded on front and rear flexible brake hoses.

fine cracks in both rear tyres, no cords exposed.

spedometer pick-up ring on nearside outer drive shaft joint cracked.

surface corrosion on brake pipes at front and rear.

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

surface corrosion on fuel tank, not leaking.

Fail 26 Sep 2013 77,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

corrosion on offside outer sill, not holed.

exhaust corroded at front, centre and rear, not holed.

ferrules corroded on front and rear flexible brake hoses.

fine cracks in both rear tyres, no cords exposed.

spedometer pick-up ring on nearside outer drive shaft joint cracked.

surface corrosion on brake pipes at front and rear.

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

surface corrosion on fuel tank, not leaking.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 72,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fine cracks in sidewalls of rear tyres

Fail 4 Sep 2012 72,227 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fine cracks in sidewalls of rear tyres

offside front brake binding very slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2011 67,012 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 67,010 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 52,402 miles

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

both front tyres worn to approx 3mm.

exhaust mounting bracket corroded thin on front pipe.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 52,402 miles

both front tyres worn to approx 3mm.

exhaust mounting bracket corroded thin on front pipe.

Fail 29 Sep 2009 52,182 miles

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

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

ferrule corroded on offside front flexible brake hose.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 52,182 miles

ferrule corroded on offside front flexible brake hose.

Fail 29 Sep 2008 44,614 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 44,614 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 40,486 miles

fine cracks in tread of offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2007 40,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

fine cracks in tread of offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2006 35,055 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 35,055 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 PDO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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