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KN52 VSP

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,698 mi
Last recorded78,698 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 VSP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 78,698 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring corroded. (1.6 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipes corroded.

Wheel arches corroded.

Fail 26 Nov 2018 78,694 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Reflective backing lifting (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring corroded. (1.6 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipes corroded.

Wheel arches corroded.

Pass 12 Dec 2017 67,089 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

brake peddle rubber worn on edge

Pass 13 Dec 2016 63,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 62,324 miles

Bonnet safety catch not working.

Headlamp beam patterns faint.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Outer sills corroded.

Fail 30 Nov 2015 62,321 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Bonnet safety catch not working.

Headlamp beam patterns faint.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Outer sills corroded.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 58,236 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Corrosion becoming quite extensive underbody and on components. Front exhaust mounting unattached. Outer sills and wheel arches corroding.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 58,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Corrosion becoming quite extensive underbody and on components. Front exhaust mounting unattached. Outer sills and wheel arches corroding.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 53,992 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 50,152 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011
Pass 6 Dec 2010 41,026 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 37,850 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 34,081 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 28,314 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 12 Dec 2007 28,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2006 22,990 miles

Front brake imbalance 25%. (Borderline)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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 13 Dec 2005 16,676 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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KN52 VSP is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VSP, 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 VSP registered?

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

Is KN52 VSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN52 VSP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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