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KN52 MZO

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,497 mi
Last recorded116,497 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 MZO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 116,497 miles

Offside Rear parking brake cable bracket broken

oil leaking onto alt belt

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 116,497 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear parking brake cable bracket broken

oil leaking onto alt belt

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

Pass 26 May 2015 110,282 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 99,854 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 99,854 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 87,046 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 75,903 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2012 75,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 62,710 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 60,329 miles

rear tyres wearing on inside

Pass 19 Nov 2009 54,489 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 48,629 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 48,629 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 40,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s rear tyre worn on outside

Pass 15 Nov 2007 40,368 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on outside

Pass 23 Nov 2006 30,582 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 20,923 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 MZO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MZO, 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 MZO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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