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KN52 VYK

2002 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

336,884 mi
Last recorded336,884 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 336,884 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 336,398 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 311,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 303,997 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

advise ns outer sill damaged/ surface corrosion

advise os outer sill surface corrosion

advise surface corrosion on wheel arches

Pass 31 Oct 2020 278,827 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

surface corrosion ns outer sill

Fail 31 Oct 2020 278,827 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

surface corrosion ns outer sill

Pass 23 Oct 2019 273,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Oct 2019 273,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2018 254,967 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 254,967 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 231,133 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 231,133 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 204,444 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 181,067 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 154,977 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 124,734 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 105,018 miles

advise nsf tyre outer edge

Pass 4 May 2011 98,768 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 98,768 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 91,968 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 91,945 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 May 2009 82,562 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 66,394 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 61,602 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 46,926 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 VYK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VYK, 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 VYK registered?

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

Is KN52 VYK safe to buy?

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