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KV52 UPX

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

52,302 mi
Last recorded52,302 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV52 UPX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,302 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 52,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 42,835 miles

18" alloy wheels fitted

battery inscure

n/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 2 Feb 2012 42,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

18" alloy wheels fitted

battery inscure

engine mil light on

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2011 35,180 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 32,908 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 30,854 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 30,854 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 28,358 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 6 Feb 2008 28,358 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Feb 2007 26,274 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 22,465 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 22,353 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside 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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KV52 UPX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KV52 UPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV52 UPX registered?

KV52 UPX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is KV52 UPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV52 UPX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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