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KU52 XMT

2002 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,602 mi
Last recorded48,602 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 48,602 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 May 2012 47,332 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 47,332 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 45,625 miles

slight scuffing on n/s front tyre nail in n/s rear tyre slight cracking of tread o/s rear

Fail 18 May 2011 45,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight scuffing on n/s front tyre nail in n/s rear tyre slight cracking of tread o/s rear

Pass 19 May 2010 44,311 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 44,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 43,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 May 2009 43,198 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2008 40,023 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 36,258 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 27,583 miles

Oil leak from gearbox.

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

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 XMT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XMT, 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 XMT?

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What year was KU52 XMT registered?

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

Is KU52 XMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU52 XMT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KU52 XMT have outstanding finance?

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