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KN52 VMK

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,801 mi
Last recorded93,801 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 93,801 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sills becoming corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 91,562 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside sill becoming corroded

oil fitler becoming corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2018 91,537 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside sill becoming corroded

oil fitler becoming corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 88,254 miles

Nearside Front wheel has slight bind

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 88,187 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel has slight bind

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 82,948 miles

offside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 5 Jul 2016 82,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 77,926 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 75,664 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished.

Fail 24 Jun 2014 75,664 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 73,331 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 71,746 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jun 2012 71,746 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2011 70,539 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 64,478 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 54,951 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 40,691 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 34,819 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 29,261 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 22,042 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 22,042 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 VMK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VMK, 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 VMK registered?

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

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