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KN52 VRL

2002 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,175 mi
Last recorded104,175 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 VRL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 104,175 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 104,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 103,522 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 103,522 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 102,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 99,425 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 99,421 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fluid/oil leak

nearside rear tyre 2.5 mm

noise from power steering pump

Pass 12 May 2018 85,020 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 85,016 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2017 79,842 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 74,403 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 68,614 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 68,493 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 60,841 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 53,150 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 45,544 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 38,430 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 38,430 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 36,473 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 36,473 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 34,300 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 30,745 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 26,886 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 23,159 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake balance on limit

Pass 16 Dec 2006 23,159 miles

front brake balance on limit

Pass 12 Dec 2005 18,618 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 18,613 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 VRL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

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

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