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KU52 XOW

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,836 mi
Last recorded91,836 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 91,836 miles

nearside front ABS ring cracked

Fail 17 Sep 2016 91,836 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

nearside front ABS ring cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2015 85,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front ABS ring cracked

Fail 4 Aug 2015 85,317 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front ABS ring cracked

Fail 8 Aug 2014 78,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 78,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 70,238 miles

front anti-roll bar d-bushes have slight movement in them

Fail 9 Aug 2013 70,231 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

front anti-roll bar d-bushes have slight movement in them

Fail 13 Aug 2012 62,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 62,442 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 61,120 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 61,120 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,991 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 40,732 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 32,180 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 23,800 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 15,701 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 XOW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XOW, 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 XOW registered?

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

Is KU52 XOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU52 XOW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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