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KU52 XPN

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

82,075 mi
Last recorded82,075 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 XPN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2009 82,075 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

NAIL IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD

REAR WIPER BROKEN

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

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 175/65/14H

Pass 29 Aug 2008 71,218 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

REAR WIPER SPLIT

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 1.6MM & NAIL IN TREAD 175/65/14H

Fail 28 Aug 2008 71,218 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL LOW

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

REAR WIPER SPLIT

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 1.6MM & NAIL IN TREAD 175/65/14H

Pass 26 Jul 2007 61,377 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 61,377 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

CENTRE & REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATING

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER STARTING TO LEAK

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

TRACKING

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Pass 20 Feb 2006 41,375 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 41,370 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COOLANT BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

WATER PUMP LEAKING

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

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 XPN is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 XPN, 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

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What year was KU52 XPN registered?

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

Is KU52 XPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU52 XPN shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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