MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,702 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brakepipe (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer not fitted in nearside mounting (7.1.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brakepipe (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
front driveshaft fouling front subframe
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
front driveshaft fouling front subframe
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
slight cracking on offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
slight cracking on offside rear tyre
brake pipes corroded in places
n/s/f wheel speed sensor ring damaged
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake pipes corroded in places
n/s/f wheel speed sensor ring damaged
brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake pipes corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF02 VTM is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 VTM, 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 VTM registered?
AF02 VTM is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 April 2002.
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