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AF02 VTL

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,921 mi
Last recorded79,921 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 VTL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 79,921 miles

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

suspect fuel pump (noisy)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 79,921 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

suspect fuel pump (noisy)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 77,377 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under-trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2012 77,377 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under-trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2011 70,799 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 65,694 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 65,664 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 60,491 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 53,698 miles

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

Rear tyres slightly cracked in treads still ok.

Pass 21 May 2007 43,085 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 33,494 miles

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

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 VTL is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VTL, 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 VTL registered?

AF02 VTL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 23 April 2002.

Is AF02 VTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 VTL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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