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OE52 KGJ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

167,110 mi
Last recorded167,110 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 KGJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 167,110 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

battery poorly secured but secure

brake pedal anti slip worn/split

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 19 Jan 2015 167,104 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

battery poorly secured but secure

brake pedal anti slip worn/split

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 24 Jan 2014 150,607 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 150,512 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Unable to fold driver or passenger seat forward to allow access to the rear seats

Pass 31 Jan 2013 134,274 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 133,952 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 116,440 miles

Both rear tyres have low tread.

Brake pedal anti-slip worn.

Offside front tyre on limit.

Fail 24 Jan 2012 116,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both rear tyres have low tread.

Brake pedal anti-slip worn.

Offside front tyre on limit.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 98,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 79,937 miles

Improper check of middle rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Very slight fluid leak from steering rack gaiter

Pass 26 Jan 2010 79,937 miles

Improper check of middle rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Very slight fluid leak from steering rack gaiter

Pass 28 Jan 2009 61,703 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 61,703 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 46,687 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 46,599 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 36,855 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 36,748 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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OE52 KGJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OE52 KGJ, 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 OE52 KGJ registered?

OE52 KGJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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