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KU52 XKE

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,283 mi
Last recorded61,283 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 XKE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 61,283 miles

both rear tyres close to 2mm warning bars and cracking in treaded area

Pass 30 Oct 2013 59,920 miles

slight split in n/s wiper blade

speedo ring broken on n/s/f

Pass 30 Oct 2012 57,734 miles

battery mounting brackett corroded

pick up ring broken on n/s/f cv joint

Pass 27 Oct 2011 53,736 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2011 53,736 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 50,852 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 50,852 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 48,053 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 44,488 miles

osf tyre on legal limit. [175/65*14T].worn off on edges! nsf tyre 2mm on inner edge.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 39,880 miles

gearbox oil leak.power steering belt cracked.

Fail 20 Nov 2007 39,879 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

centre exhaust section badly coroded.

gearbox oil leak.power steering belt cracked.

Pass 18 Nov 2006 26,335 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES JUST LEGAL AT 2.mm / WEARING ON EDGES ADVISE TO REPLACE BOTH TYRES AND CHECK ON ADJUST TRACKING 175 / 65 / 14 T

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING VERY HEAVLY CORRODED AND WEAK IN PLACES

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING SLIGHTLY HIGH

OFFSIDE REAR SIDE LIGHT SLIGHTLY BRIGHTER THAN NEARSIDE SIDE LIGHT

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 XKE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KU52 XKE?

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What year was KU52 XKE registered?

KU52 XKE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is KU52 XKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU52 XKE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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