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KN52 VTM

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,241 mi
Last recorded53,241 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 53,241 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 53,241 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside wiper split but still clearing screen

offside rear tyre rubber starting to perish

Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,333 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 27,140 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 25,135 miles

exhaust front pipe heat shield loose

offside front wiper blade rubber split slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2008 23,055 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 23,055 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 20,503 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 17,163 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 14,021 miles

exhaust centre/rear corroded

front tyres on3/4mm 175/65/14t

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 VTM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VTM, 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 VTM registered?

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

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