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KV02 UFM

2002 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

51,685 mi
Last recorded51,685 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV02 UFM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 51,685 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

steering inner rack has slight play

battery negative lead inscure

Fail 3 Mar 2016 51,682 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

steering inner rack has slight play

battery negative lead inscure

Pass 25 Mar 2015 48,400 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers smearing

Fail 23 Mar 2015 48,400 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine mangement lamp illuminated

wipers smearing

Pass 28 Mar 2014 44,459 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 44,459 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 23 Jan 2013 40,521 miles

access to rear seats restricted

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine management light illuminated

handbrake travel high

rear silencer deteriorating

srs light illuminated

very slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 23 Jan 2013 40,521 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

access to rear seats restricted

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine management light illuminated

handbrake travel high

rear silencer deteriorating

srs light illuminated

very slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Oct 2011 34,291 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine light on

handbrake high

Pass 1 Oct 2010 34,184 miles

engine manegement light on

Fail 1 Oct 2010 34,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine manegement light on

Fail 23 Sep 2009 31,789 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 31,789 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 29,379 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 26,916 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front indicator lense broken

Fail 2 Oct 2007 26,916 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front indicator lense broken

Pass 29 Sep 2006 22,642 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 22,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 UFM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UFM, 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 UFM registered?

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

Is KV02 UFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV02 UFM shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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