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AF02 VUS

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,295 mi
Last recorded95,295 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 VUS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 95,295 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 95,295 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 89,843 miles

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 12 Sep 2012 83,872 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 50,634 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 50,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 72,252 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 72,252 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 64,583 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 64,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 56,895 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 49,769 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 42,225 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005
Fail 28 Dec 2005

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 VUS is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc 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 VUS, 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 VUS registered?

AF02 VUS is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 24 April 2002.

Is AF02 VUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 VUS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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