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AF02 VYO

2002 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,918 mi
Last recorded87,918 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 VYO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 87,918 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 87,918 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 87,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 83,061 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 83,060 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 77,909 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 69,505 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 69,505 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2008 58,025 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 48,868 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 43,998 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 VYO is a 2002 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VYO, 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 VYO registered?

AF02 VYO is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is AF02 VYO safe to buy?

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