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KN52 VZL

2002 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,768 mi
Last recorded88,768 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 VZL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 88,768 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 31 Mar 2016 88,768 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 31 Mar 2015 85,858 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 81,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 75,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 75,801 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 70,474 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 70,474 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 68,704 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 60,054 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 49,525 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 49,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,862 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 37,862 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 31,097 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 22,670 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 VZL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VZL, 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 VZL registered?

KN52 VZL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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The MOT history for KN52 VZL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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