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AF02 VSZ

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

34,808 mi
Last recorded34,808 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 VSZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 34,808 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

n/s/f steering damp but no leak

n/s/r brake caliper damp but no leak

slight brake bind o/s/f

Fail 11 Apr 2022 34,804 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

n/s/f steering damp but no leak

n/s/r brake caliper damp but no leak

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 12 Apr 2021 31,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 29,671 miles

corrosion on sill areas o/s/r . minor blow exhaust . slight play in steering drumsticks n/s/f and o/s/f

Pass 2 Apr 2019 28,657 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 28,645 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 28,030 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 27,318 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 27,292 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 26,675 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play and o/s/f in rack (2.2.B.1g)

battery loose on tray

slight wheel bind both rear wheels .

Pass 6 Mar 2015 25,881 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 25,192 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 24,581 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 23,888 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 23,177 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 22,407 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 21,677 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,591 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,281 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 17,343 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 VSZ is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VSZ, 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 VSZ registered?

AF02 VSZ is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 April 2002.

Is AF02 VSZ safe to buy?

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