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KN52 VZU

2002 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,221 mi
Last recorded93,221 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 93,221 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2013 82,171 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 81,354 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 81,354 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 69,850 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 69,850 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 59,591 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 56,979 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 48,306 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 48,306 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 40,893 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 32,907 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 24,639 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 24,639 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 17,677 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 17,677 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 VZU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel 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 VZU, 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 VZU registered?

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

Is KN52 VZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN52 VZU 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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