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AF02 VYL

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,354 mi
Last recorded72,354 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 72,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 68,506 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

battery insurcure

Pass 22 Jun 2011 62,209 miles

Battery insecure

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside rear seat belt ancour point missing

Pass 17 Jun 2010 54,646 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 54,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 47,369 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,347 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear number plate starting to delambanate

Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,743 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 30,055 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 29,949 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 26,106 miles

Centre Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

passanger wing mirrior cracked

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 VYL 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 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 VYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF02 VYL registered?

AF02 VYL is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is AF02 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 VYL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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