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KX02 WAO

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,806 mi
Last recorded71,806 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX02 WAO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 71,806 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 71,806 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 66,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 66,569 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 60,665 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 60,662 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 57,948 miles

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

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 9 Jan 2012 57,948 miles

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 10 Jan 2011 54,743 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 54,743 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 47,583 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 47,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 39,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 39,617 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 31,522 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 30,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 20,513 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 17,809 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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KX02 WAO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KX02 WAO, 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 KX02 WAO registered?

KX02 WAO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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