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AF02 VRM

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,961 mi
Last recorded53,961 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 53,961 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 50,185 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,194 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 40,208 miles

advise 14inch wheels and tyres now fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2008 40,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

advise nsr seat belt plastic worn

advise osr lens cracked

Pass 4 May 2007 33,290 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 33,177 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 28,107 miles

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

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)

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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AF02 VRM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

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

Is AF02 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 VRM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF02 VRM have outstanding finance?

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