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AF02 VVB

2002 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,146 mi
Last recorded134,146 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 VVB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 134,146 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded center (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2016 134,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded center (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2015 131,022 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2015 131,022 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2014 129,179 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 129,179 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 126,620 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 126,620 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 123,064 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 123,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 119,013 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 119,013 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 102,612 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 67,567 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 33,792 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 31,260 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 26,788 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 VVB is a 2002 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VVB, 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 VVB registered?

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

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The MOT history for AF02 VVB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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