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KU52 XTC

2002 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,178 mi
Last recorded89,178 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 89,178 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2016 89,109 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 75,879 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front antirollbar corroded

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2015 75,863 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 65,208 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 65,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front cv boot perishing

Nearside front tyre worn low to legal limit and perishing

Nearside rear tyre worn low to legal limit and small cuts in tread

Offside front cv boot perishing

Pass 20 Sep 2013 54,065 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s rear brake slightly grabbing

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2013 53,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s rear brake slightly grabbing

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2012 49,275 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight bind to o/s front wheel

Pass 17 Sep 2011 42,476 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 33,639 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 29,707 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 26,058 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 22,068 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 18,041 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 14,191 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 XTC is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XTC, 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 XTC registered?

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

Is KU52 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU52 XTC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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