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AF02 VYK

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,076 mi
Last recorded91,076 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 VYK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2012 91,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 91,076 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 82,483 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 82,483 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 74,660 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 66,362 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 66,362 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 59,100 miles

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

n/s/f abs ring broken

o/s headlight slightly loose

Fail 17 Apr 2008 59,100 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f abs ring broken

o/s headlight slightly loose

Pass 19 Apr 2007 50,137 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 40,781 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 VYK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VYK, 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 VYK registered?

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

Is AF02 VYK safe to buy?

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