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KV02 UJS

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,112 mi
Last recorded68,112 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV02 UJS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 68,112 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 68,112 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 67,351 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 67,351 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 65,769 miles

exhaust system is corroded and slightly leaking

power steering pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2017 65,769 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system is corroded and slightly leaking

power steering pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2016 62,995 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 62,922 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 60,533 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 58,130 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 58,129 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 56,493 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 53,631 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 53,631 miles

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

engine mounting rubber worn

Pass 29 Apr 2011 49,191 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 49,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 40,891 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,590 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 29,582 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 26,849 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 24,324 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 21,387 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 UJS is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol 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 UJS, 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 UJS registered?

KV02 UJS is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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