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AF02 RVL

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,166 mi
Last recorded49,166 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 49,166 miles

adv center box corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2013 49,166 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

adv center box corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2012 44,579 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 41,356 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 37,291 miles

exhaust corroded

steering rack slight residue

Fail 17 Dec 2008 33,898 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads worn

rear section exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2008 33,898 miles

front brake pads worn

rear section exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2007 31,064 miles

both front wipers split

drivers side lower engine mont worn

Pass 29 Nov 2006 28,206 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 25,071 miles

Advise handbrake travel

Fail 30 Dec 2005 25,071 miles

Advise handbrake travel

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

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 RVL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RVL, 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

How do I check the history of AF02 RVL?

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What year was AF02 RVL registered?

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

Is AF02 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 RVL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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