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AF02 VRL

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,864 mi
Last recorded82,864 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 VRL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 82,864 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 82,864 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 78,933 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 74,918 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 70,666 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 65,794 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 59,146 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 55,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2008 53,245 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 49,578 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 43,581 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 26,223 miles
Fail 3 May 2005

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 VRL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

AF02 VRL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is AF02 VRL safe to buy?

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