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AF02 RTV

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,980 mi
Last recorded67,980 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 67,980 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 67,980 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 66,268 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 22 May 2012 64,188 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 61,139 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 61,139 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 58,221 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

washer bottle leaking

Pass 1 Apr 2010 58,221 miles

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

washer bottle leaking

Pass 14 Apr 2009 55,320 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 49,086 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 42,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2006 29,340 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 29,340 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.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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AF02 RTV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF02 RTV registered?

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

Is AF02 RTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 RTV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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