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AF02 NEN

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,529 mi
Last recorded115,529 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 NEN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 115,529 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 115,529 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 106,506 miles

DAMAGE TO N/S/F DRIVE SHAFT RING

HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

REAR SHOCKS CORRODING

SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Fail 31 Mar 2012 106,506 miles

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

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

DAMAGE TO N/S/F DRIVE SHAFT RING

HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

REAR SHOCKS CORRODING

SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Fail 26 Mar 2012 106,367 miles

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

nearside front outer C V joint road speed sensor ring split and not secure

Pass 21 Mar 2011 96,857 miles

FRONT TYRES BIGGER THAN REAR

O/S/F WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Fail 21 Mar 2011 96,857 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRONT TYRES BIGGER THAN REAR

O/S/F WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 12 Mar 2010 90,800 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2010 90,761 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2009 77,611 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 65,433 miles

front and rear tyres ar eof different sizes: front=185's rear=195's

Fail 10 Mar 2008 65,433 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear tyres ar eof different sizes: front=185's rear=195's

Pass 13 Mar 2007 53,653 miles

small split in o/s wiper blade

Pass 13 Mar 2006 42,413 miles

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

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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AF02 NEN is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AF02 NEN, 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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AF02 NEN is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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