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KN52 VPW

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

59,518 mi
Last recorded59,518 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 VPW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 59,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 59,518 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 57,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 55,490 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 55,490 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 54,410 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 54,410 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 53,442 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 52,247 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 43,483 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Oct 2018 43,435 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Dec 2017 40,982 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 40,967 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

corrosion to under body and sills

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 12 Dec 2016 33,876 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 33,876 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 33,743 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 31,647 miles

Offside Rear TYRE INNER EDGE HAS NAIL IN UN REPAIRABLE

Pass 10 Dec 2014 30,513 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 29,190 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 27,764 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 26,288 miles

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

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

Wipers nosiey in operation.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 23,892 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 21,621 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 19,342 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 17,471 miles

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

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 13 Dec 2006 15,000 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 11,125 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 VPW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VPW, 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 VPW registered?

KN52 VPW is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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The MOT history for KN52 VPW shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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