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KN52 VLB

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,589 mi
Last recorded77,589 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 VLB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 77,589 miles

brake warning light on

offside front tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

suspected steering fluid leak

Pass 10 Feb 2016 75,186 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 75,186 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 71,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rear box corroded

nearside front tyre on limit on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2014 67,744 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 65,096 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 65,096 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 52,750 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 46,897 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 46,842 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 36,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 33,556 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 8 Dec 2007 31,030 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 31,030 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 21,876 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 14,858 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 VLB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN52 VLB registered?

KN52 VLB is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is KN52 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN52 VLB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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