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KU52 XVG

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,602 mi
Last recorded110,602 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 XVG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 110,602 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 92,624 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 92,624 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 73,118 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 73,118 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 67,235 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 67,235 miles

Nearside 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 57,766 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 57,766 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 46,243 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 46,226 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 42,361 miles

oil leak of box

Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,163 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 33,532 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 33,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 25,653 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2005 20,978 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 XVG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green 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 XVG, 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 XVG registered?

KU52 XVG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is KU52 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU52 XVG 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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