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AF02 VUR

2002 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,650 mi
Last recorded70,650 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 VUR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 70,650 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 70,650 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 63,862 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 63,862 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 56,753 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 56,753 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 48,467 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 41,384 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 32,578 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 32,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 25,878 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 25,878 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VUR is a 2002 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VUR, 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 VUR registered?

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

Is AF02 VUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 VUR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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