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AE02 VTJ

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,737 mi
Last recorded82,737 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VTJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 82,737 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 82,732 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 75,777 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2014 71,612 miles

Both front brake discs worn and corroded

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated and have play

Pass 26 Sep 2012 69,259 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 67,954 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 65,489 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 62,731 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 57,530 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 57,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 50,717 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 43,718 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 36,102 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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AE02 VTJ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE02 VTJ, 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 AE02 VTJ registered?

AE02 VTJ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is AE02 VTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 VTJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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