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KU52 XHD

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,342 mi
Last recorded36,342 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 36,342 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished in base or tread

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

front exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2016 36,318 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished in base or tread

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

front exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 34,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from the flexible hose, through the wheel arch and into the engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from the flexible hose to the front of the vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from the flexible hose to the wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from the flexible hose to the front of the vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from the flexible hose to the wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 34,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from the flexible hose, through the wheel arch and into the engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from the flexible hose to the front of the vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from the flexible hose to the wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from the flexible hose to the front of the vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from the flexible hose to the wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 31,666 miles

Ferrules corroded on flexible brake pipes.

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

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

Surface corrosion on metal brake pipes on nearside front and on the rearmost ends of the metal brake pipes running from the front of the car to the back of car.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 31,666 miles

Ferrules corroded on flexible brake pipes.

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

Surface corrosion on metal brake pipes on nearside front and on the rearmost ends of the metal brake pipes running from the front of the car to the back of car.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 29,391 miles

Both front tyres wearing more on inner edges and close to limit.

Securing clip loose on right hand front outer drive shaft boot.

Fail 23 Sep 2013 29,358 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)

Both front tyres wearing more on inner edges and close to limit.

Securing clip loose on right hand front outer drive shaft boot.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 27,285 miles

Front brake pads wearing down.

Small screw in right hand rear tyre on inside.

Surface corrosion on rear brake pipes.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 25,504 miles

Front part of exhaust system corroded.

Front wiper blades deteriorated.

Metal brake pipe corroded on right hand front.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 23,735 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 21,539 miles

Drive belt for power steering perished.

Front tyres worn to between 2 & 3mm.

Rear tyres perished.

Fail 14 Sep 2009 21,537 miles

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

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

Drive belt for power steering perished.

Front tyres worn to between 2 & 3mm.

Rear tyres perished.

Fail 17 Sep 2008 19,409 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 19,409 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 17,071 miles

Centre exhaust corroded.

Fail 22 Sep 2006 14,749 miles

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

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

Right hand mirror cracked.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 14,749 miles

Right hand mirror cracked.

Fail 22 Sep 2005 12,096 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2005 12,096 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

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 XHD is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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