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KV02 SZE

2002 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,179 mi
Last recorded97,179 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV02 SZE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 97,179 miles

battery loose

travel on handbrake lever

Fail 7 Nov 2019 97,179 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

battery loose

travel on handbrake lever

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 93,834 miles

both outer sills starting to corroded

hand brake has low reserve travel

Fail 9 Nov 2018 93,779 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

both outer sills starting to corroded

hand brake has low reserve travel

Pass 17 Oct 2017 88,217 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 17 Oct 2017 88,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2016 83,538 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 10 Nov 2016 83,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2015 77,305 miles

coolant on min

n/s/f c.v boot has pin hole

n/s/r tyre crcked

Fail 10 Nov 2015 77,305 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coolant on min

n/s/f c.v boot has pin hole

n/s/r tyre crcked

Pass 3 Nov 2014 72,228 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 68,079 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 23 Oct 2013 68,079 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 24 Oct 2012 64,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

both front brake discs worn

handbrake travel

offside rear tyre perishing on outer wall

Pass 21 Sep 2011 57,907 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

anti clutch slip pedal worn

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,257 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil tray underneath front of vehicle unable to view moving parts

slight cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 30 Mar 2009 40,504 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

clutch anti slip pedal slightly deteriorated

cover underneath engine

Fail 23 Mar 2009 40,380 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

clutch anti slip pedal slightly deteriorated

cover underneath engine

hand brake travel

Pass 4 Apr 2008 33,782 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn slightly outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2007 28,882 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2006 22,746 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 22,746 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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KV02 SZE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KV02 SZE, 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 KV02 SZE registered?

KV02 SZE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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