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KU52 XHG

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,462 mi
Last recorded79,462 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 79,462 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 79,460 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil below minimum on the dipstick. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 71,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 71,163 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 62,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 62,353 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 55,176 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 51,357 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 51,357 miles

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)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 46,267 miles

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

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

rear exhaust joint poor

Fail 18 Aug 2014 46,226 miles

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

rear exhaust joint poor

Pass 10 Sep 2013 41,651 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 35,292 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 30,877 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 27,137 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 23,377 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 19,681 miles

EXHAUST INTER & TAILPIPE RUSTY . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPROX HALF WORN & SLIGHT WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS .

OSF ,NSR & OSR TYRES ALL WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Fail 18 Aug 2008 19,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

EXHAUST INTER & TAILPIPE RUSTY . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPROX HALF WORN & SLIGHT WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS .

OSF ,NSR & OSR TYRES ALL WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Fail 28 Aug 2007 17,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 17,434 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 14,350 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 XHG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XHG, 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 XHG registered?

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

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