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KN52 WCL

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,623 mi
Last recorded106,623 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 106,623 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 101,226 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 101,102 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 96,705 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 96,700 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 91,003 miles

srs warning light on

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 91,002 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

srs warning light on

wiper blades torn

Pass 16 Dec 2011 84,970 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 76,602 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 67,076 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 59,768 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 59,768 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre has slight side wall damage 175/65R14T

offside rear tyre starting to perish in side wall 175/65R14T

Pass 3 Dec 2007 53,997 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked on outer side wall

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

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

Power steering belt cracked

Traces of oil found on nearside front power steering rack gaitor

Fail 3 Dec 2007 53,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked on outer side wall

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

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

Power steering belt cracked

Traces of oil found on nearside front power steering rack gaitor

Pass 12 Dec 2006 45,825 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 35,810 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 35,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 WCL 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 64.7%.

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

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