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AF02 VVE

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,168 mi
Last recorded123,168 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 VVE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 123,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust catalyst section has a broken support hanger

exhaust flexi section slightly deteriorated

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated at the joint with the centre section

front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated/rubber peeling off but still clear the screen adequately

nearside steering rack gaiter has slight fluid seepage

offside front tyre VERY heavily worn on the inner shoulder but no cord or ply visible

Pass 9 Aug 2013 109,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight seepage of PAS fluid from nearside front steering rack gaiter

Fail 8 Aug 2013 109,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight seepage of PAS fluid from nearside front steering rack gaiter

Pass 21 May 2012 95,646 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 84,451 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 76,192 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 May 2009 69,466 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 62,536 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2007 55,237 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 55,237 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 47,303 miles

Driver's wiper blade started to split

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

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 VVE is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VVE, 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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AF02 VVE is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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