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KU52 XJV

2002 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,654 mi
Last recorded116,654 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 XJV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 116,654 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges

some noise from nsr wheel bearing

Fail 21 Oct 2017 116,260 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 24 Oct 2016 109,962 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 109,962 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 103,744 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 103,744 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 97,947 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2014 97,946 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 92,109 miles

offside wing mirror missing

Fail 2 Oct 2013 92,109 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside wing mirror missing

Pass 28 Sep 2012 86,611 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 81,496 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2011 81,496 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2010 71,100 miles

Enginemanagement light on

Corosion to nearside front brake pipe to flexi

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

Wear to rear tyres

Fail 31 Jul 2010 71,090 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Corosion to nearside front brake pipe to flexi

Enginemanagement light on

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

Wear to rear tyres

Pass 14 Aug 2009 62,476 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 62,470 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 57,758 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 50,099 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 39,917 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 XJV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey 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 XJV, 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 XJV registered?

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

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