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KN52 VUS

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,958 mi
Last recorded82,958 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 VUS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 82,958 miles

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

o/s/f tyre getting low and worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2016 82,958 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s/f tyre getting low and worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2015 72,900 miles

on roller brake test,testing the rear service brakes( both roller runner ).the brake pedel bounces ! as if A.B.S is on

Fail 15 Apr 2015 72,900 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

on roller brake test,testing the rear service brakes( both roller runner ).the brake pedel bounces ! as if A.B.S is on

Fail 28 Mar 2015 72,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Apr 2014 69,090 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 69,090 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 67,648 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 60,824 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 60,824 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,816 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 39,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 39,419 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 33,209 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 28,982 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 25,341 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 21,851 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 VUS is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VUS, 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 VUS registered?

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

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The MOT history for KN52 VUS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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