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KU52 RKY

2002 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

74,249 mi
Last recorded74,249 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 RKY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 74,249 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 72,914 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested headlamp inop aim could not be tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low n/s headlamp aim could not be tested (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre almost worn to cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 659,979 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

underside of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2015 69,977 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

underside of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2014 68,901 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 28 Nov 2013 55,439 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 55,439 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 52,798 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 52,798 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 48,996 miles

Alternator drive belt deteriorated.

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 48,996 miles

Alternator drive belt deteriorated.

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 45,308 miles

Handbrake lever has alot of travel

Fail 17 Nov 2010 45,308 miles

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

Handbrake lever has alot of travel

Pass 25 Nov 2009 42,735 miles

Alternator belt deteriorated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SRS warning light illuminated.

Fail 18 Nov 2009 42,676 miles

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

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

Alternator belt deteriorated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SRS warning light illuminated.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 39,562 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 35,635 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 31,879 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 31,879 miles

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

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

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 RKY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 RKY, 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 RKY registered?

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

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The MOT history for KU52 RKY shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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