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KU52 PVV

2002 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,695 mi
Last recorded78,695 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 PVV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 78,695 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Only just passed parking brake test

Parking brake has a long travel

Rear tyres are a size bigger than the front tyres

Fail 21 Sep 2019 78,690 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Only just passed parking brake test

Parking brake has a long travel

Rear tyres are a size bigger than the front tyres

Pass 17 Sep 2018 77,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

power steering hoses corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2018 77,232 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 1.55 limit (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

power steering hoses corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2017 75,882 miles

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre bald on both edges

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front tyre wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2016 74,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre on 3mm and bald on edges 185/65/14H

Fail 3 Sep 2016 74,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre on 3mm and bald on edges 185/65/14H

Pass 3 Sep 2015 71,599 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge 185/65/14H

Fail 29 Aug 2015 71,596 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge 185/65/14H

Fail 5 Sep 2014 68,668 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 68,668 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 65,469 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake readings fluctuating slightly.

Offside and nearside outer driveshaft gaiters perishing.

Fail 15 Sep 2012 62,917 miles

Both outer CV gaiters are perished.

Bulkhead brace/subframe is corroded at the extreme ends.

O/S/R door check strap is broken.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 62,917 miles

Both outer CV gaiters are perished.

Bulkhead brace/subframe is corroded at the extreme ends.

O/S/R door check strap is broken.

Pass 10 Sep 2011 58,986 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fail 10 Sep 2011 58,986 miles

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

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

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside wiper slightly split. Advise replacement.

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 11 Sep 2010 54,509 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside reversing lamp not working.

Offside and nearside wipers slightly split.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres perishing.

Fail 11 Sep 2010 54,502 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside reversing lamp not working.

Offside and nearside wipers slightly split.

Offside front tyre worn low on inner and outer edegs.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres perishing.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 48,974 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 48,973 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 43,868 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 39,860 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2007 39,827 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 32,829 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 PVV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PVV, 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 PVV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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