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AF02 RUU

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,068 mi
Last recorded112,068 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 112,068 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 105,455 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 105,454 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 102,013 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 99,119 miles

front brake discs lipped.

Pass 10 May 2013 93,594 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front brake discs lipped.

n/s/f tyre getting low.

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

n/s/r brake disc corroded.

Fail 9 May 2013 93,563 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front brake discs lipped.

n/s/f tyre getting low.

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

n/s/r brake disc corroded.

Pass 17 May 2012 87,818 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 80,990 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

rear exhaust started to corrode.

Fail 24 May 2011 80,990 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

rear exhaust started to corrode.

Pass 12 May 2010 74,482 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 68,754 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 68,754 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 61,674 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 54,217 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 45,602 miles

o/s/r tyre low 2mm

Fail 6 Mar 2006 45,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

o/s/r tyre low 2mm

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 RUU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RUU, 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 RUU registered?

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

Is AF02 RUU safe to buy?

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