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KU52 XTA

2002 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,536 mi
Last recorded68,536 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 XTA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 68,536 miles

inner/outer sills corrodinmg

wings/wheel arches corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2018 66,588 miles

sills/underbody/wheel arches corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2017 63,724 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 60,200 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 60,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 56,864 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 53,430 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 49,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside driveshaft seal leaking gear oil

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 45,759 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 45,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 42,300 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 42,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 39,045 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 34,350 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 34,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise misting round power steering rack and nearside rackboot

Pass 20 Oct 2008 30,223 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 25,758 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 21,009 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 XTA is a 2002 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

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

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