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AF02 VSG

2002 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,465 mi
Last recorded73,465 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 VSG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2012 73,465 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 73,465 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 67,667 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 61,502 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 54,958 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 48,357 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 48,357 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 31 May 2007 43,250 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 19 May 2006 37,503 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 37,258 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 VSG is a 2002 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VSG, 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 VSG?

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What year was AF02 VSG registered?

AF02 VSG is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 10 April 2002.

Is AF02 VSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 VSG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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