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KW02 TFJ

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,734 mi
Last recorded99,734 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW02 TFJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 99,734 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 97,859 miles

Nearside Rear has micro splits but no through to cords

Offside Rear has micro splits but not through to cords

Pass 8 Aug 2016 948,298 miles

Centre Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 92,528 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 87,011 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre deteriorated inner side wall has cracks.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate bulb discoloured

Pass 15 Jul 2013 82,837 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 77,733 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 77,733 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 67,939 miles

Offside Inner Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 67,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Inner Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 56,995 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 56,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 46,043 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 46,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 33,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 33,993 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 28,042 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 28,042 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 24,114 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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KW02 TFJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KW02 TFJ, 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 KW02 TFJ registered?

KW02 TFJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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