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AF02 VTV

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,178 mi
Last recorded93,178 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 93,178 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 84,175 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 75,367 miles

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2013 75,122 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2012 67,345 miles

Chip on windscreen outside swept area

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 67,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Chip on windscreen outside swept area

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 60,616 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 60,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake disc pitted

Fail 5 Jul 2010 55,239 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 55,239 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 43,944 miles

Mesh on exhaust flexi pipe insecure

Removed object from zone A of front windscreen

Fail 21 Jan 2009 43,944 miles

Mesh on exhaust flexi pipe insecure

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Removed object from zone A of front windscreen

Pass 17 Jan 2008 33,909 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 30,757 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 26,997 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 VTV is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VTV, 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 VTV registered?

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

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