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OE51 KUB

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,981 mi
Last recorded75,981 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 KUB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 75,981 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 75,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 68,663 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre treads perished

Fail 25 Jun 2018 68,663 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged Driveshaft pick up ring broken on for speed sensor (1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre treads perished

Pass 13 Jul 2017 65,731 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 65,234 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 64,164 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 63,018 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 61,792 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 60,529 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 58,687 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 58,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 56,576 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 56,575 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 51,960 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 51,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 48,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

off side rear tyre has a cut across treads but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 21 Jun 2007 41,385 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 33,571 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 25,862 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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OE51 KUB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OE51 KUB, 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 OE51 KUB registered?

OE51 KUB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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