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KU52 RFZ

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,357 mi
Last recorded79,357 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 79,357 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Weathered

Pass 16 Oct 2015 72,292 miles

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

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components

corrosion present on front brake discs

corrosion present on front brake pipe ferrules

corrosion present on fuel tank support straps

corrosion present on offside and nearside rear inner sills

corrosion present on rear brake pipe ferrules

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 16 Oct 2013 70,774 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 70,766 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 62,936 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 62,930 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2011 53,343 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise condition of drive belt/cracks

Pass 21 May 2010 39,997 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 33,709 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 32,906 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 27,572 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 21,350 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 21,350 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 RFZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU52 RFZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for KU52 RFZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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