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AF02 RUW

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,671 mi
Last recorded41,671 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 41,671 miles

Tyres cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2016 41,031 miles

Oil leak

Tyres cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2015 39,829 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 38,794 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre worn on edge + front exhaust flexipipe broken but exhaust still intact

Pass 3 Jun 2014 38,794 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on edge + front exhaust flexipipe broken but exhaust still intact

Pass 10 May 2013 37,317 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 May 2012 36,160 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on edghe + front exhaust flexipipe mesh broken but exhaust still intact

Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,344 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2010 32,815 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 30,112 miles

Advise O/S/F tyre cracked around tread pattern, recommend replacement of tyre.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2009 30,112 miles

Advise O/S/F tyre cracked around tread pattern, recommend replacement of tyre.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 27,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 24,349 miles

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

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

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

o/s spotlamp in operative

Fail 8 May 2007 24,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

o/s spotlamp in operative

Pass 9 May 2006 19,187 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 15,132 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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AF02 RUW is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RUW, 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 RUW registered?

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

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