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KN52 MWL

2002 Rover 25

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,099 mi
Last recorded100,099 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 MWL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 100,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2014 100,092 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 84,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Mar 2013 84,656 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 69,267 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 69,267 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 62,826 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2010 49,420 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 49,415 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 43,895 miles

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

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

O.S.R tyre sidewall is slightly cracked with age.

Fail 24 Jul 2009 43,893 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

O.S.R tyre sidewall is slightly cracked with age.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 38,218 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 32,366 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2007 32,366 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2006 29,416 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 23,587 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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KN52 MWL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MWL, 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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KN52 MWL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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