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KN52 VXD

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,526 mi
Last recorded97,526 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 VXD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 97,526 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 97,526 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 92,798 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 92,186 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat adult belt not checked

surface corrosion to inner sills

Pass 29 Dec 2015 91,212 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 87,018 miles

corrosion starting in various body and chassis members

exhaust flexi joint worn

front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

power steering pump damp

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 24 Feb 2014 83,841 miles

O/S front tyre has a cut in it

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 81,078 miles

slight play in o/s steering joint

Pass 6 Feb 2012 75,672 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 71,649 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 62,826 miles

engine bay rear cross beam rusty

Fail 3 Feb 2010 62,826 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine bay rear cross beam rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2009 54,043 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 42,780 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 33,435 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 33,435 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 22,489 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 VXD is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VXD, 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 VXD registered?

KN52 VXD is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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