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AF02 VWT

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,644 mi
Last recorded101,644 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 VWT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 101,644 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres badly worn on inside edges

some brake pipes covered in protective coating

Fail 19 Apr 2016 101,636 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres badly worn on inside edges

some brake pipes covered in protective coating

Fail 8 Feb 2016 101,046 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 95,152 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 95,152 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 88,278 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 80,665 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 71,614 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 63,479 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 63,369 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 54,017 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,458 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 25,810 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 24,383 miles

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

Rear 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 VWT is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VWT, 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 VWT is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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