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KV02 SZZ

2002 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,545 mi
Last recorded106,545 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV02 SZZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 106,545 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 106,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 92,678 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 29,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 85,491 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 85,491 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 78,494 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 78,494 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 71,021 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 71,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 64,121 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 64,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 57,077 miles

ALTERNATER DRIVE BELT DETERIORATED

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2009 48,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 39,097 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 30,795 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 23,755 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 SZZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel 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 KV02 SZZ, 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 SZZ registered?

KV02 SZZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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