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AF02 VRX

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,183 mi
Last recorded74,183 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 VRX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 74,183 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 74,183 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 62,496 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 62,496 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 50,253 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 40,184 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls

offside front tyre at 3mm tread depth

offside outer CV gaiter securing clip is split(gaiter still secure)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 40,184 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls

offside front tyre at 3mm tread depth

offside outer CV gaiter securing clip is split(gaiter still secure)

Pass 13 Apr 2009 29,144 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2009 29,144 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 29,054 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre has cuts on outer sidewall,not to cord.advise to replace.

slight play at both steering rack ends.

speed sensor pick-up ring on nearside driveshaft is cracked.

Pass 1 Mar 2008 27,947 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Mar 2008 27,947 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 26,693 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 25,233 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 VRX is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

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

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