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AF02 RTU

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,827 mi
Last recorded47,827 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 RTU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 47,827 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 43,647 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 43,260 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 39,068 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 38,536 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 38,534 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 38,160 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 37,788 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 37,340 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 37,337 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake dragging

offside rear brake dragging

Pass 17 Apr 2012 34,862 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 32,722 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 31,331 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,806 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 27,412 miles

Both front ABS reluctor rings are incomplete

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 25,394 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 25,394 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front tyre perished on sidewall

offside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 20 Apr 2006 23,231 miles

offside front lower ball joint boot burst † †

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 RTU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AF02 RTU, 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 AF02 RTU registered?

AF02 RTU is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is AF02 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 RTU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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