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AF02 VTU

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,806 mi
Last recorded43,806 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 VTU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2013 43,806 miles

front/ rear bumpers, both front wings and nearside rear quarter panel slight damage

offside rear shock absorber slight misting/ slightly damp

rear screen washer jet not working

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,331 miles

front/ rear bumpers, both front wings and nearside rear quarter panel slight damage

offside rear shock absorber slight misting/ slightly damp

oil contamination in cooling system

rear washer jet not working

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 31 Mar 2011 40,567 miles

centre- rear exhaust join starting to rust

front bumper, rear bumper, both front wings and nearside rear quarter panel slight damage

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

rear washer jet not working

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 19 Mar 2010 38,746 miles

front bumper, rear bumper, nearside front wing and nearside rear quarter panel slight damage

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

rear washer jet not working

Pass 2 Apr 2009 36,750 miles

nearside front wing and front bumper slight damage

nearside rear brake slight binding

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

Pass 7 Apr 2008 34,813 miles

nearside front wing and front bumper slight damage

nearside rear brake slight binding

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

Pass 16 Apr 2007 32,553 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre tread outer edge starting to wear

Pass 15 Apr 2006 29,786 miles

rear exhaust box rusty, small split and slight leak

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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AF02 VTU is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VTU, 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

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What year was AF02 VTU registered?

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

Is AF02 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 VTU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF02 VTU have outstanding finance?

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