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KY52 YXM

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,215 mi
Last recorded135,215 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY52 YXM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 135,215 miles

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 135,215 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 128,943 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 128,899 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 124,485 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 124,467 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 119,019 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 113,647 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 113,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Oct 2011 110,001 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 104,115 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 93,877 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

high hand brake travel has reserve travel

Pass 1 Sep 2008 89,387 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007
Pass 22 Aug 2006 61,007 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 61,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 45,263 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 4,444 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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KY52 YXM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY52 YXM, 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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KY52 YXM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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