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DN51 KPV

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,690 mi
Last recorded88,690 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 KPV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 88,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 86,942 miles

All coil springs starting to corroded

Drivers seat slightly loose

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 84,914 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 83,199 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Feb 2020 83,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2019 78,319 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 78,200 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 74,105 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Feb 2018 73,969 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 70,140 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 Feb 2017 70,073 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 66,993 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 62,554 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 60,716 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 4 Oct 2012 57,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 54,716 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn to 3mm

both front wipers split

Fail 24 Oct 2011 54,716 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyres worn to 3mm

both front wipers split

Pass 6 Oct 2010 49,755 miles

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

offside front coil spring slightly corroded

slight play to offside front steering

Fail 6 Oct 2010 49,755 miles

offside front coil spring slightly corroded

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play to offside front steering

Pass 4 Nov 2009 45,714 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 41,328 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,907 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 32,470 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 26,094 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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DN51 KPV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DN51 KPV, 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 DN51 KPV registered?

DN51 KPV is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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