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KU52 XMG

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,472 mi
Last recorded52,472 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 52,472 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 52,426 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 50,774 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 48,873 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 48,859 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 46,970 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 45,093 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 45,077 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 42,908 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 40,720 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 38,131 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 35,231 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 33,016 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2007 28,179 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 14,457 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 XMG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XMG, 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 XMG?

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What year was KU52 XMG registered?

KU52 XMG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is KU52 XMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU52 XMG shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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