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KU52 VKO

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,173 mi
Last recorded117,173 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 VKO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 117,173 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine idle speed high but has satisfied emmisions test

Fail 10 Jan 2014 116,904 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine idle speed high but has satisfied emmisions test

Pass 3 Jan 2013 106,055 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 95,395 miles

hand brake travel becoming

Fail 22 Dec 2011 94,792 miles

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

hand brake travel becoming

Pass 22 Dec 2010 87,437 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Dec 2010 87,421 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 79,391 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bearing noise from engine possibly alternator long travel at handbrake

Pass 5 Jan 2010 79,391 miles

bearing noise from engine possibly alternator long travel at handbrake

Pass 5 Jan 2009 70,318 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 57,589 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 50,550 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 VKO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VKO, 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 VKO registered?

KU52 VKO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is KU52 VKO safe to buy?

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