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KU52 XHF

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,444 mi
Last recorded86,444 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 86,444 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges getting worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides rear outer sills and inner sills under car starting to get corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

back box exhaust getting corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2019 86,444 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges getting worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides rear outer sills and inner sills under car starting to get corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

back box exhaust getting corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2018 80,509 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 84,061 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2017 81,138 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 81,085 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 78,200 miles

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

Rear exhaust box showing signs of corrosion

Wiper linkage has slight wear offside and nearside

Fail 21 Jul 2016 78,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust box showing signs of corrosion

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Wiper linkage has slight wear offside and nearside

Pass 30 Jul 2015 75,176 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 71,551 miles

wipers obstructing skuttle panel

Fail 24 Jul 2014 71,550 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

wipers obstructing skuttle panel

Pass 4 Jul 2013 67,113 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 63,123 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 63,123 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

coolant level low.

front wiper blades split

nearside tyre pressure looks low.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 54,671 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 47,486 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s + n/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2009 42,117 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 4 Sep 2008 36,642 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 30,602 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 30,602 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 24,482 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 18,575 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 XHF is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XHF, 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 XHF registered?

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

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