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LK02 SKV

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,986 mi
Last recorded46,986 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK02 SKV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 46,986 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 46,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 41,680 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 41,680 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 37,834 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 37,834 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 34,088 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal anti- slip worn

Pass 1 Jul 2015 24,245 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 24,245 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 17,914 miles

offside front steering arm has slight play in it

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Apr 2013 12,936 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 110,078 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 110,078 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 10,509 miles

handbrake travel high

rear tyres perished

small cut to offside front tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2011 10,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

handbrake travel high

rear tyres perished

small cut to offside front tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2010 8,594 miles

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

throttle sticking

Fail 19 Apr 2010 8,594 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

throttle sticking

Pass 16 Apr 2009 7,883 miles

THROTTLE CABLE STICKS SOME TIME.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 7,554 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 7,554 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 6,545 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 5,892 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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LK02 SKV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LK02 SKV, 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 LK02 SKV registered?

LK02 SKV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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