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AF02 VSY

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

35,350 mi
Last recorded35,350 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 35,350 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 35,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 31,413 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2013 31,413 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2012 28,770 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 26,142 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 26,142 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 23,203 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 20,882 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 20,882 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 7,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 7,310 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 6,177 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 1,251 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 VSY is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc 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 VSY, 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 VSY registered?

AF02 VSY is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 24 May 2002.

Is AF02 VSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 VSY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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