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KN52 LUL

2002 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

121,051 mi
Last recorded121,051 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 LUL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 121,051 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 30 Oct 2014 121,049 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 116,272 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 116,268 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 110,824 miles

Battery insecure

Cut in offside rear tyre tread, not deep enough to expose cords/plies

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2012 110,816 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Cut in offside rear tyre tread, not deep enough to expose cords/plies

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 103,882 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 103,852 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 96,866 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 91,702 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 91,702 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 83,361 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 83,360 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front no plate deteriorated

long travel at brake pedal and handbrake

o/s/f tyre under inflated

Pass 30 Oct 2007 72,960 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 72,919 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2006 62,579 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 62,579 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 50,150 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 50,150 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 LUL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 LUL, 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 LUL registered?

KN52 LUL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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