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KV02 SZO

2002 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,604 mi
Last recorded102,604 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV02 SZO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 102,604 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front x2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 102,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 98,085 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 98,055 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust poor condition (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 93,527 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 87,820 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 82,776 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 77,269 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 72,874 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 72,855 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,850 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 67,499 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 59,457 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 59,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 54,736 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 45,473 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2006 35,055 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 35,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 SZO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel 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 KV02 SZO, 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 SZO registered?

KV02 SZO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 22 April 2002.

Is KV02 SZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV02 SZO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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