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KU52 XFK

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,069 mi
Last recorded66,069 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 XFK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 66,069 miles

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

gearbox leak

Fail 14 Feb 2015 66,063 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

gearbox leak

Pass 13 Feb 2014 61,688 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn on shoulder,sidewall damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2014 61,688 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn on shoulder,sidewall damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2013 56,023 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

engine management light on

front exhaust section deteriorated

just passed emissions engine system need checked

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside front tyres cracked in centre tread

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre cracked in centre tread

offside front seat back catch jammed

Fail 8 Feb 2013 56,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

engine management light on

front exhaust section deteriorated

just passed emissions engine system need checked

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside front tyres cracked in centre tread

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre cracked in centre tread

offside front seat back catch jammed

Pass 11 Feb 2012 51,910 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 48,146 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 44,186 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 37,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 30,795 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 24,606 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 24,606 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 18,647 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 18,647 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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KU52 XFK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XFK, 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 XFK registered?

KU52 XFK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is KU52 XFK safe to buy?

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