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KN52 VXL

2002 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,728 mi
Last recorded116,728 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 VXL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 116,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 21 Oct 2016 108,172 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 108,171 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak leaking (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2015 101,344 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2015 101,344 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 93,014 miles

Under tray insure

Pass 21 Nov 2013 83,266 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 74,782 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 68,898 miles

rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2011 68,898 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both centre exhaust rubbers deteriorated

oil filter corroded

rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2010 57,447 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres inner edges worn very low

both rear coil springs corroded

coolant level very low

Fail 18 Nov 2010 57,447 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres inner edges worn very low

both rear coil springs corroded

coolant level very low

Pass 16 Nov 2009 50,584 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 50,584 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 42,739 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 42,739 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 31,531 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 25,505 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 VXL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VXL, 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 VXL registered?

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

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