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KV52 UTX

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

98,114 mi
Last recorded98,114 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV52 UTX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 98,114 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 96,536 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 96,380 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 96,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 94,984 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 94,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 92,633 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 89,478 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 86,794 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 86,794 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 107,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 107,945 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 103,849 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 103,849 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 77,387 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 77,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 71,972 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 71,972 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear engine mounting has slight play

Fail 21 Jan 2010 64,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

exhaust mounts corroding; rear silencer corroding & leaking slightly

front brake pads seem low/discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Jan 2010 64,928 miles

exhaust mounts corroding; rear silencer corroding & leaking slightly

front brake pads seem low/discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Oct 2008 60,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 59,942 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 54,083 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 54,083 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 44,034 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 32,280 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 32,278 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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 UTX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 UTX, 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 KV52 UTX registered?

KV52 UTX is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is KV52 UTX safe to buy?

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