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KN52 LXY

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,763 mi
Last recorded94,763 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 LXY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 94,763 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 91,112 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine drive + power steering belts slightly splitting/worn

n/s o/s rear tyres slightly splitting/cracking inbetween tread

Pass 3 May 2012 91,112 miles

engine drive + power steering belts slightly splitting/worn

n/s o/s rear tyres slightly splitting/cracking inbetween tread

Pass 15 Apr 2011 88,537 miles

Both front discs corroding up

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 88,536 miles

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

Both front discs corroding up

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 76,473 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 76,473 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 64,241 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 64,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front wiper blades smearing windscreen.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 53,256 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 41,321 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front pads getting low

Pass 18 Nov 2005 23,720 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 23,720 miles

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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres starting to crack

nail in tyre

oil leak

parking brake lever travel becoming long

rear number plate delaminating

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 LXY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LXY, 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 LXY registered?

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

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