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KN52 LNJ

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,136 mi
Last recorded61,136 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 LNJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 61,136 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,754 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise gear box oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2014 54,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise gear box oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2013 46,311 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 46,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 42,494 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 36,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 36,039 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 30,142 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,041 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 22,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2008 22,522 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Jan 2007 15,992 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 15,992 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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KN52 LNJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KN52 LNJ, 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 KN52 LNJ registered?

KN52 LNJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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The MOT history for KN52 LNJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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