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KN52 VRJ

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,949 mi
Last recorded75,949 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 75,949 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 75,949 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak by tail box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 73,584 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 73,584 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 71,054 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 66,393 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 66,393 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 62,670 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 54,566 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 54,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 49,022 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 42,397 miles

advise nearside front wiper slight smearing

Pass 13 Dec 2010 34,969 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2009 26,773 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 26,773 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 20,003 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 17,172 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 14,292 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 10,763 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 VRJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VRJ, 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

How do I check the history of KN52 VRJ?

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What year was KN52 VRJ registered?

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

Is KN52 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN52 VRJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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