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KU52 XVN

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

52,565 mi
Last recorded52,565 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 XVN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 52,565 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 50,944 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2015 50,940 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)

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 49,319 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 47,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 1 Oct 2013 47,644 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Oct 2012 46,189 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 44,751 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2011 44,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 42,451 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 41,125 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 41,125 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 37,215 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 37,215 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 30,822 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 30,822 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Fail 21 Nov 2006 24,601 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 21 Nov 2006 24,601 miles

handbrake travel slightly long

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 XVN is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XVN, 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 XVN registered?

KU52 XVN is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is KU52 XVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU52 XVN shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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