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CN52 VWS

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,043 mi
Last recorded95,043 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 VWS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 95,043 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 84,970 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear bumper insecure

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

idle speed is erratic due to water leak

tyrewalls are worn slightly

water pump leaking and engine is overheating

Fail 17 Jan 2011 84,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear bumper insecure

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

idle speed is erratic due to water leak

tyrewalls are worn slightly

water pump leaking and engine is overheating

Pass 2 Dec 2009 76,861 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 76,861 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 66,797 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 48,157 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S REAR ACCIDENT DAMAGE REPAIRED

Pass 1 Aug 2006 42,522 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)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 42,522 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)

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

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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CN52 VWS is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 CN52 VWS, 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 CN52 VWS registered?

CN52 VWS is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 21 September 2002.

Is CN52 VWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN52 VWS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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