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GN52 KYT

2002 Rover 25

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,666 mi
Last recorded121,666 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 KYT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 121,666 miles

front/ rear suspension coil springs, front antiroll bar, rear suspension struts and front/ rear top suspension mountings starting to rust

inner/ outer sill panels and rear wheel arches starting to rust

nearside front metal brake pipe starting to rust

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and outer edge worn low

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2018 114,941 miles

front and rear wiper blade rubbers starting to split/ wear

front/ rear suspension coil springs, front antiroll bar and rear suspension struts starting to rust

handbrake travel slightly long

inner/ outer sill panels and rear wheel arches starting to rust

nearside front metal brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 21 Sep 2017 109,971 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner + outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner + outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 109,873 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner + outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner + outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 102,982 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 102,982 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 102,011 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 102,011 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 100,418 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 97,004 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 87,388 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 76,842 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 76,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 37,114 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 67,110 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 55,928 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 55,927 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 39,856 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 39,856 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 24,888 miles

pas pipe clamp insecure but not dangerous

Pass 22 Aug 2006 18,887 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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GN52 KYT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GN52 KYT, 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 GN52 KYT registered?

GN52 KYT is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is GN52 KYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 KYT shows 21 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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